Crucial
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 5000/4200 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Samsung
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 4TB
86
/ 100
From $360
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Crucial P3 Plus 1TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 Pro 4TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Crucial P3 Plus 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 Pro 4TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB 86
vs 86 Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
Score breakdown
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Crucial P3 Plus 1TB | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | ▲ 4TB |
| Read/Write | 5000/4200 MB/s | 7450/6900 MB/s |
Crucial P3 Plus 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Crucial P3 Plus 1TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
Which is better, Crucial P3 Plus 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 4TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Crucial P3 Plus 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Crucial P3 Plus 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 Pro 4TB worth the price? +
At $360, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Crucial P3 Plus 1TB or Samsung 990 Pro 4TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.