PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #1
Crucial T705 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14,500/12,700 MB/s
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD lands at 95 and Crucial T705 2TB at 93. That puts PNY CS3250 2TB SSD ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PNY CS3250 2TB SSD if…
- ✓Top 1 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick Crucial T705 2TB if…
- ✓Fastest consumer NVMe
- ✓Great thermal design (heatsink version)
- ✓1200 TBW
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
PNY CS3250 2TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD more score per dollar ($180 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PNY CS3250 2TB SSD | Crucial T705 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | — |
| Sequential write | 14,000 MB/s | — |
| Controller | Phison E28 (PS5031-E28) | — |
| NAND | 218-layer SanDisk/Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC | — |
| DRAM | yes (E28 DRAM design) | — |
| Endurance | 1,400 TBW | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| PassMark Disk Score | 100,575 | — |
| PassMark rank | #1 of 100 consumer SSDs | — |
| Read speed | — | 14,500 MB/s |
| Write speed | — | 12,700 MB/s |
| TBW | — | 1200 |
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
- +Top 1 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
Crucial T705 2TB
- +Fastest consumer NVMe
- +Great thermal design (heatsink version)
- +1200 TBW
- −Needs PCIe 5.0 slot
- −Expensive
- −Runs hot without sink
FAQ: PNY CS3250 2TB SSD vs Crucial T705 2TB
Which is better, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD or Crucial T705 2TB? +
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PNY CS3250 2TB SSD worth the price? +
At $180, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Crucial T705 2TB worth the price? +
At $349, Crucial T705 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in read.
Does PNY CS3250 2TB SSD or Crucial T705 2TB 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 2TB SSD or Crucial T705 2TB? +
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD — more score per dollar ($180 vs $349). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.