Crucial MX500 against Crucial P3 Plus
Crucial P3 Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Crucial P3 Plus scores 63% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Crucial MX500 typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the Crucial P3 Plus is the better buy: 62.6 points per $100 against 55.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Crucial MX500 | Crucial P3 Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 38 | 62 | 24 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.1 | 62.6 | 14%right |
| Typical price | $69 | $99 | $30left |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GB | 100%right |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 5000 MB/s | 793%right |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 4200 MB/s | 724%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Crucial MX500 | Crucial P3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 5,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 4,200 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Crucial | Crucial |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $69 | $99 |