The Crucial P3 Plus 2TB wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Capacity (100% better).
970 EVO Plus 1TB wins in 3 specs (DRAM Cache: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose P3 Plus 2TB if you want the best overall performance — especially capacity.
Choose 970 EVO Plus 1TB if dram cache matters more to you.
| Spec | CrucialP3 Plus 2TB | Samsung970 EVO Plus 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 2000 GB+100% | 1000 GB |
| Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 | M.2-2280 |
| NAND Type | QLC | TLC |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 5,000 MB/s+43% | 3,500 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | ||
| 4,200 MB/s+27% |
| 3,300 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | 440 | 600+36% |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | No | Yes+100% |
| Platform | ||
| Controller | Phison PS5021-E21T | Samsung Phoenix |
| PCIe Gen | 4+33% | 3 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $95 | $70−26% |
| Release Date | Jun 2022 | Jan 2019 |
