Micron 1TB SSD PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2

The Crucial T705 is one of the fastest SSDs we've ever tested, with 13,600 MB/s reads that put it in the top tier of our database. It runs hot and costs a premium, but if you've got a Gen5 motherboard and want maximum speed, this is the drive to get.

The numbers here are ridiculous. Sequential reads hit 13,600 MB/s and writes land at 10,200 MB/s, which is best-in-class territory. Random performance is just as impressive at 1,400K read IOPS and 1,750K write IOPS, putting it near the top of the charts. The TLC NAND and DRAM cache keep things snappy under load. The one thing to watch is heat. This drive needs proper airflow or a decent heatsink, otherwise you'll see thermal throttling kick in and those big numbers drop fast.

Against the Samsung 990 PRO, the T705 wins on raw speed but loses on price and thermal management. The Crucial T500 is a solid Gen4 alternative that's much cheaper and still fast enough for most people. The Kingston Fury Renegade and WD_BLACK SN850X are both excellent Gen4 drives that offer better value per dollar. If you're building a new system with a Gen5 slot and want the fastest boot drive possible, the T705 makes sense. Otherwise, those Gen4 competitors are hard to beat for everyday use.

This is where things get tricky. The T705 sits in the 39th percentile for affordability, which means it's not cheap. US prices range from $250 to $335 depending on the vendor, with Newegg showing the best deal at the lower end. In Europe, you're looking at €272 to €315. For that money, you could grab a top-tier Gen4 drive with double the capacity. But if you need Gen5 speed right now, this is the price of admission.

The Crucial T705 is a Gen5 speed demon. We're talking 13,600 MB/s reads and 10,200 MB/s writes, which puts it in the top tier of our database. It's built for people who want the absolute fastest storage money can buy right now.

But that speed comes with some caveats. It runs hot, it's not cheap, and you need a motherboard with a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to get the most out of it. If you've got the right setup, this thing absolutely flies.

Skip this if you don't have a PCIe 5.0 motherboard, because you'll be paying for speed you can't use. Also skip it if you're on a budget or just need a boot drive for everyday tasks. A good Gen4 drive like the Crucial T500 or WD_BLACK SN850X will feel just as snappy for half the price. And if you're building a silent system, the thermal requirements here might push you toward a cooler-running alternative.

Buy this if you have a PCIe 5.0 motherboard and you want the fastest storage available. It's perfect for content creators working with huge files, gamers who want the absolute lowest load times, or anyone who just likes seeing big benchmark numbers. Everyone else should save their money and grab a good Gen4 drive instead.