2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with heatsink
Crucial T500 2TB with heatsink NVMe SSD – CT2000T500SSD5
The Crucial T500 2TB with heatsink CT2000T500SSD5 is a 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD rated up to 7,400MB/s read, 7,000MB/s write and 1,200TBW endurance.
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Read / write
- 7,400 / 7,000MB/s
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Thermal
- Pre-installed factory heatsink
High-performance Gen4 storage with integrated cooling
The Crucial T500 2TB CT2000T500SSD5 is designed for compatible desktops and laptops with an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Its capacity-specific speed and endurance profile support fast system storage, gaming and creative project work. This exact SKU includes a factory heatsink, so physical clearance and airflow should be checked.
7,400/7,000MB/s profile
This exact 2TB model is rated up to 7,400MB/s sequential read and 7,000MB/s sequential write.
Capacity-specific random IOPS
Crucial publishes up to 1,180K random-read and 1,440K random-write IOPS for this 2TB model.
1,200TBW endurance
The selected 2TB capacity carries a 1,200TBW endurance rating.
Gen4 NVMe interface
The M.2 2280 drive uses PCIe 4.0 NVMe and requires a compatible host slot.
Factory thermal design
The pre-installed factory heatsink is built into this exact SKU for use in compatible systems.
Five-year limited warranty
Crucial's limited warranty runs for five years or until 1,200TBW is reached, whichever comes first.
Who is the Crucial T500 2TB with heatsink best for?
A strong choice for
- Compatible PCIe Gen4 desktop systems
- High-performance system and application storage
- PC gaming libraries
- Photo, video and 3D project files
- Builds with clearance for the factory heatsink
Consider another model if you need
- Your system lacks an M.2 2280 NVMe slot
- Your system lacks clearance for the supplied heatsink
- Your host is limited to a lower PCIe generation and cannot use full Gen4 performance
- Your workload requires endurance above 1,200TBW
Key specifications
- Model
- CT2000T500SSD5
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Sequential read
- Up to 7,400MB/s
- Sequential write
- Up to 7,000MB/s
- Random read / write
- 1,180K read / 1,440K write IOPS
- Endurance
- 1,200TBW
- Heatsink
- Pre-installed factory heatsink
- Dimensions
- 3.15 × 0.92 × 0.38 in
- Weight
- 1.23 oz
- Security
- TCG Opal 2.01
- Warranty
- 5-year limited
Full technical specifications
Capacity and performance
| Model | CT2000T500SSD5 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial T500 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Drive type | Internal solid-state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 7,400MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 7,000MB/s |
| Random read | Up to 1,180K IOPS |
| Random write | Up to 1,440K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1,200TBW |
Interface, form factor and thermal design
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Heatsink | Pre-installed factory heatsink |
| Dimensions | 3.15 × 0.92 × 0.38 in |
| Weight | 1.23 oz |
| Cooling check | Confirm physical clearance and system airflow |
| Host requirement | Compatible M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe system |
| Lower-generation operation | Performance is limited by the host interface |
Features, software and support
| Microsoft DirectStorage | Enabled with a compatible system |
|---|---|
| Security | TCG Opal 2.01 |
| Management software | Crucial Storage Executive |
| Cloning software | Acronis True Image for Crucial |
| Installation resource | Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Warranty limit | Warranty term or 1,200TBW, whichever occurs first |
| Performance condition | Results vary with host, cooling, workload and test conditions |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial T500 2TB with heatsink
What is the CT2000T500SSD5?
The CT2000T500SSD5 is the 2TB Crucial T500 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD with a factory heatsink.
What read speed does the CT2000T500SSD5 support?
It is rated up to 7,400MB/s sequential read.
What write speed does the CT2000T500SSD5 support?
It is rated up to 7,000MB/s sequential write.
What interface does the CT2000T500SSD5 use?
It uses PCIe 4.0 NVMe in an M.2 2280 form factor.
What endurance applies to the CT2000T500SSD5?
The exact 2TB model is rated at 1,200TBW.
Does the CT2000T500SSD5 include a heatsink?
Yes. This SKU includes the pre-installed factory heatsink.
What random performance is specified for the CT2000T500SSD5?
Crucial specifies up to 1,180K random-read and 1,440K random-write IOPS.
Can the CT2000T500SSD5 work in every M.2 slot?
No. The host must support M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe storage; lower PCIe generations limit performance.
Which software is listed for the CT2000T500SSD5?
Crucial lists Storage Executive, Acronis True Image for Crucial and installation resources.
What warranty applies to the CT2000T500SSD5?
The limited warranty runs for five years or until 1,200TBW is reached, whichever comes first.
- Confirm the host has clearance for the factory heatsink and suitable airflow.
- A compatible PCIe Gen4 NVMe host is required for the intended performance.
- Actual speed depends on system configuration, cooling and workload.
- Usable capacity is lower after formatting and system functions.
