The Crucial T500 2TB wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is DRAM Cache (100% better).
990 EVO Plus 2TB wins in 1 spec (PCIe Gen: 25% better).
Recommendation
Choose T500 2TB if you want the best overall performance — especially dram cache.
Choose 990 EVO Plus 2TB if pcie gen matters more to you.
