Micron has expanded its Crucial lineup of storage drives with several high-performance SSDs. At CES 2025, the company revealed the Crucial P510 SSD, a single-sided PCIe 5.0 storage drive offering impressive speed and efficiency for both laptops and desktops. Oh, and it apparently can save you some juice on your laptop.
PCIe 5.0 is the latest frontier in storage technology. However, these high-speed SSDs generate significant heat, which can throttle performance and compromise longevity. Recognizing this, Micron has designed the Crucial P510 SSD for optimal thermal performance, making it a standout in its category.
The Crucial P510 is designed to deliver outstanding performance with sequential read speeds of up to 11,000 MB/s and write speeds of 9,550 MB/s. Available in 1TB and 2TB options, this drive caters to users seeking high-speed storage without compromising on durability.
PCIe 5.0 doubles the bandwidth of its predecessor, PCIe 4.0, enabling faster boot times, quicker application launches, and seamless multitasking. To complement the P510, Micron has also introduced the Crucial P310 2280 SSD with a built-in heat sink.
Heat sinks increase the surface area exposed to air, enabling more efficient heat dissipation. This results in consistent performance even under heavy workloads.
In addition to its SSD innovations, Micron is expanding its DRAM portfolio, catering to users who need enhanced memory solutions for gaming and professional workloads. The combination of high-performance SSDs and advanced DRAM positions Micron as a comprehensive solution provider for performance computing.
According to Tom’s Hardware, Micron also claims the P510 SSD consumes 25% less power than its previous PCIe 5.0 drives, thanks to a new, more power-efficient architecture, offering meaningful battery life improvements for laptops.
What This Means for Consumers
Enhanced Laptop Performance: With PCIe 5.0 SSDs like the P510, laptops can finally match the storage speed of their desktop counterparts.
Power-Saving on Laptops: Battery life is one of the most important features in a laptop, and Micron’s new SSD drive can potentially save you more power, giving you extra time working without needing to plug in to an outlet.
Improved thermal management: Micron assures that these SSDs will last longer without compromising speed. Additionally, adopting PCIe 5.0 now means being ready for the next generation of applications and workloads.
The Crucial P510 SSD is a strong addition to Micron’s CES 2025 announcements. By offering cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 speed with smart thermal designs, these SSDs redefine what’s possible for laptops.
