What are the peak sequential speeds of the Crucial T710 1TB?

The CT1000T710SSD5 achieves 14,900 MB/s sequential reads and 13,700 MB/s writes using PCIe Gen5 x4 interface with Micron G9 TLC NAND. These speeds excel in large file transfers, game loading, and 8K video editing workflows requiring maximum bandwidth.

Does the T710 include thermal management?

Yes, it features an integrated premium heatsink that prevents throttling under sustained workloads with proper airflow. Active power is 8.25W with adaptive thermal protection, making it suitable for desktops, laptops, and PS5 without additional cooling.

What endurance rating does this SSD have?

Rated for 600 TBW endurance with 1.5 million hours MTTF. This supports 328GB daily writes for 5 years, ideal for gaming libraries and creative projects but not enterprise write-heavy workloads.

Is the T710 compatible with laptops?

Yes, its single-sided M.2 2280 design and low 8.25W power draw fit thin laptops with PCIe 5.0 slots. Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0 at reduced speeds; NVMe low power modes extend battery life.

What security features are included?

Supports AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.01+ for secure drive management. Includes power loss immunity, ECC error correction, and SMART monitoring for data integrity in consumer applications.

Can it be used in PlayStation 5?

Yes, the heatsink version (CT1000T710SSD5) meets PS5 M.2 requirements for storage expansion. Provides DirectStorage-like performance benefits for faster game loading on console.

CT1000T710SSD5 - Crucial CT1000T710SSD5 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 Heatsink SSD

Name: Crucial CT1000T710SSD5 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 Heatsink SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT1000T710SSD5
Price: 420 USD
Availability: InStock

CT1000T710SSD5 - Crucial CT1000T710SSD5 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 Heatsink SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Crucial T710 CT1000T710SSD5 is a high-performance PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with 1TB capacity and integrated premium heatsink, designed for gaming and professional creative applications. It achieves sequential read/write speeds up to 14,900/13,700 MB/s and random read/write performance of 1.8M/2.2M IOPS, powered by Micron G9 TLC NAND and Silicon Motion SM2508 controller. The single-sided design with low power consumption (8.25W active) suits laptops, desktops, and gaming systems, offering 25% less power draw than prior Gen5 drives for extended battery life and reduced heat. Features include AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.01+ security, DirectStorage optimization for faster game loading, adaptive thermal protection, and 600TBW endurance with 1.5M hours MTTF. Ideal for DirectStorage-enabled games, 8K video editing, 3D rendering, and large file transfers, it provides unthrottled performance under sustained workloads when paired with adequate airflow. Compatibility spans modern motherboards with PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots, including PS5 (heatsink version). This consumer-grade drive prioritizes extreme speed over enterprise endurance for enthusiasts seeking top-tier storage.

14,900/13,700 MB/s sequential R/W.
1.8M/2.2M 4K random read/write IOPS.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 heatsink.
Micron G9 TLC NAND 600TBW endurance.
8.25W active power low-heat design.
TCG Opal 2.0 AES-256 encryption.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	CT1000T710SSD5
Brand	Crucial
Condition	New
MTTF	1.5 million hours
Endurance	600 TBW
NAND Type	Micron G9 TLC
Controller	Silicon Motion SM2508
Device Type	NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

Storage

Capacity	1TB (1000GB)
DRAM Cache	LPDDR4

Compatible systems

Optimized for Intel 14th/AMD Zen5 platforms with PCIe 5.0. Native Windows DirectStorage support. PS5 compatible.

ASUS ROG
Model: Strix Z790-E
Form factor: ATX Motherboard
Generation: Gen14
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot required
MSI MEG
Model: Z790 Godlike
Form factor: E-ATX Motherboard
Generation: Gen14
Full Gen5 speeds supported
Gigabyte AORUS
Model: Z790 AORUS Master
Form factor: ATX Motherboard
Generation: Gen14
BIOS update for Gen5 optimization
Sony PlayStation
Model: PS5
Form factor: Console
Generation: Original
Heatsink version only, 1TB fits expansion slot

Best for

Gaming
DirectStorage-enabled PC games with GPU decompression for reduced load times in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, using PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for massive open worlds.
Content Creation
8K video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve; 3D rendering in Blender, Maya with 2.2M IOPS random reads for asset scrubbing and timeline playback.

Random Read	1,800,000 IOPS (4KB transfer)
Random Write	2,200,000 IOPS (4KB transfer)
Sequential Read	14,900 MB/s (1MB transfer)
Sequential Write	13,700 MB/s (1MB transfer)

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