Crucial MX500 against Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Samsung 990 EVO Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Samsung 990 EVO Plus scores 100% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Crucial MX500 typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is the better buy: 96.2 points per $100 against 55.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Crucial MX500 | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 38 | 76 | 38 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.1 | 96.2 | 75%right |
| Typical price | $69 | $79 | $10left |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7150 MB/s | 1177%right |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 6300 MB/s | 1135%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Crucial MX500 | Samsung 990 EVO Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7,150 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 510 MB/s | 6,300 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Crucial | Samsung |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $69 | $79 |