PNY CS3250 1TB SSD
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #5
Corsair MP700 PRO XT
PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #3
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, PNY CS3250 1TB SSD lands at 88 and Corsair MP700 PRO XT at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick PNY CS3250 1TB SSD if…
- ✓Top 5 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick Corsair MP700 PRO XT if…
- ✓Top 3 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
PNY CS3250 1TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PNY CS3250 1TB SSD more score per dollar ($125 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PNY CS3250 1TB SSD | Corsair MP700 PRO XT |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,500 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s |
| Controller | Phison E28 (PS5031-E28) | Phison E28 (6nm) |
| NAND | 218-layer SanDisk/Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC | 218-layer Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes (E28 DRAM design) | yes (dedicated DRAM cache chip) |
| Endurance | 700 TBW | 1,400 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 92,683 | 93,137 |
| PassMark rank | #5 of 100 consumer SSDs | #3 of 100 consumer SSDs |
| Random read | — | 2,700,000 IOPS |
| Random write | — | 3,300,000 IOPS |
| Spec basis | — | 2TB reference SKU — TBW/IOPS vary by capacity |
PNY CS3250 1TB SSD
- +Top 5 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
Corsair MP700 PRO XT
- +Top 3 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
FAQ: PNY CS3250 1TB SSD vs Corsair MP700 PRO XT
Which is better, PNY CS3250 1TB SSD or Corsair MP700 PRO XT? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PNY CS3250 1TB SSD worth the price? +
At $125, PNY CS3250 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Corsair MP700 PRO XT worth the price? +
At $249, Corsair MP700 PRO XT delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does PNY CS3250 1TB SSD or Corsair MP700 PRO XT 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.
Which is the better value, PNY CS3250 1TB SSD or Corsair MP700 PRO XT? +
PNY CS3250 1TB SSD — more score per dollar ($125 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.