In a world where every performance advantage counts, upgrading to a new M.2 drive can make a big difference. With an NVMe 2.0 M.2 drive, you'll see a significant increase in performance when managing large files, loading games, and booting up Windows OS.
Earlier this year, CORSAIR launched the MP700 PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 SSD. This fast NVMe 2.0 drive offers up impressive performance and supports PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 systems for wide compatibility and easy to install M.2 form factor SSD. With practically the same compatibility range and form factor, CORSAIR has just launched the MP700 PRO PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 SSD. Along with an increase in performance, this new drives gives a few more options for cooling as well as increasing the capacities on offer.
Before we lay out the difference between the MP700 PRO and MP700, let’s define some of the basics of SSD technology.
What is NAND?
NAND is a non-volatile flash memory that retains data without being connected to a power source. In contrast, system RAM (or DRAM) requires power to maintain data; every time you power down, you clear data from the DRAM module.
What is 3D TLC?
TLC is an acronym for one of several types of NAND that is capable of storing 3 bits per cell (some store 1, 2, and 4). 3D NAND contains high memory density and is well suited for SSDs. It also lasts longer and consumes less power.
What is the NVMe 2.0 M.2 2280 Form-Factor?
M.2 is an industry-standard form factor, and 2280 means the module is 22mm wide and 80mm long.
NVMe stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express—it's the way data is transferred rather than the physical shape of the drive. NVMe SSDs are the fastest transfer speeds for any SSDs on the consumer market.
So, what is the difference between the MP700 PRO and MP700? There are a few differences between the two models.
let’s explore those differences.
MP700 PRO and MP700
MP700 PRO with Air Cooler
MP700 PRO Hydro X Series
MP700 PRO:
MP700:
| MODEL | MP700 PRO | MP700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequential Read | Up to 12,400 MB/s | Up to 10,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 11,800 MB/s | Up to 10,000 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1.5M IOPS | Up to 1.5M IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 1.6M IOPS | Up to 1.7M IOPS |
For a full comparison of technical specifications on both SSD’s here’s a table.
| MODEL | MP700 PRO | MP700 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 | PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| NAND | 3D TLC | 3D TLC |
| Sequential Read | Up to 12,400 MB/s | Up to 10,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 11,800 MB/s | Up to 10,000 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1.5M IOPS | Up to 1.5M IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 1.6M IOPS | Up to 1.7M IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | 1400 | 1400 |
| MTBF | 1,600,000 hours | 1,600,000 hours |
| SMART | Yes | Yes |
| TRIM | Yes | Yes |
| Garbage Collection | Yes | Yes |
Here’s a few things they both have in common worth mentioning:
Now that you know the differences between both the MP700 PRO and the MP700, it's your choice to choose which one fits your needs.
Remember it's never a bad option to upgrade your system to a newer drive. As technology moves forward, the improved performance really makes a difference in your game time and your everyday PC use.
You can check out our full line of CORSAIR storage drives on our CORSAIR Webstore.
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