What’s the difference between the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT?

Corsair recently released the MP600 PRO XT. So, how does the new version compare to the similar MP600 PRO?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these Corsair solid state drives.

Quick Summary

The Corsair MP600 PRO XT is faster than the Corsair MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading, maximum random reading and maximum random writing.

For maximum sequential writing, MP600 PRO XT is faster at the 1 TB and 2 TB capacities while the MP600 PRO is faster at the 4 TB capacity.

The MP600 PRO is also expected to last a little bit longer than the MP600 PRO XT in terms of reliability.

MP600 PRO vs. MP600 PRO XT Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT below.

Corsair MP600 PROCorsair MP600 PRO XT
Capacity Options1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO)

2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO)

4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)
1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT)

2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT)

4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)
Form Factor M.2 2280 M.2 2280
Cooling SolutionBuilt-in aluminum heatspreaderBuilt-in aluminum heatspreader
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
Memory Components3D TLC3D TLC
EncryptionAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
Endurance1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW

2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW

4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW
1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW

2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW

4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW
Reliability1,700,000 hours MTBF1,600,000 hours MTBF
Operating Temperature0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity90% RH (40°C)90% RH (40°C)
Storage Humidity93% RH (40°C)93% RH (40°C)
Shock Resistance1500 G1500 G
Vibration Resistance0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G0 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G
Warranty5-year warranty5-year warranty
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Capacity Options

Both products are available in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

You can find the model numbers attached to each capacity for both storage drives below:

Corsair MP600 Pro:

  • 1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO)
  • 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO)
  • 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PRO)

Corsair MP600 PRO XT:

  • 1 TB (CSSD-F1000GBMP600PXT)
  • 2 TB (CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT)
  • 4 TB (CSSD-F4000GBMP600PXT)

Form Factor

The MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT both utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Cooling Solution

When it comes to the cooling solution, the two internal solid state drives are both equipped with a built-in aluminum heatspreader.

Interface

Both Corsair SSDs also use the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface.

Memory Components

As for the memory components, the MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT both use 3D TLC.

Encryption

For the encryption, AES 256-bit is used for these storage products.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MP600 PRO XT is 100 MB per second faster, or 1.43% faster, than the MP600 PRO at maximum sequential reading.

You can find the max sequential read speed specifications for each capacity of both SSDs below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 7,100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

When you compare the same capacity options, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 300 MB per second faster, or 5.45% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 Pro at maximum sequential writing.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 250 MB per second faster, or 3.82% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

On the other hand, the 4 TB MP600 PRO is 50 MB per second faster, or 0.74% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 5,500 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,550 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 6,850 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 5,800 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 6,800 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

As for maximum random reading, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 540K IOPS faster, or 150% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

Furthermore, the 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is 340K IOPS faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Finally, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 350K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO.

You can check out the maximum random read speeds below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 360K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 650K IOPS
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 900K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

For maximum random writing, the 1 TB MP600 PRO XT is 420K IOPS faster, or 53.85% faster, than the 1 TB MP600 PRO.

The 2 TB MP600 PRO XT is also 400K IOPS faster, or 50% faster, than the 2 TB MP600 PRO.

Lastly, the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT is 500K IOPS faster, or 71.43% faster, than the 4 TB MP600 PRO XT.

You can find the maximum random writing speeds below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 800K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: Up to 700K IOPS
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: Up to 1,200K IOPS

Endurance

The MP600 PRO and MP600 PRO XT have identical endurance when you compare the same capacity options. Page BreakYou can check out the endurance specifications below:

  • 1 TB MP600 PRO: 700 TBW
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO: 1400 TBW
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO: 3000 TBW
  • 1 TB MP600 PRO XT: 700 TBW
  • 2 TB MP600 PRO XT: 1400 TBW
  • 4 TB MP600 PRO XT: 3000 TBW

Reliability

When it comes to reliability, the MP600 Pro has a Mean Time Between Failures rating that is 100,000 hours longer than the MP600 PRO XT.

You can take a look at the MTBF specs below:

  • MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours MTBF
  • MP600 PRO XT: 1,600,000 hours MTBF

Operating Temperature

In terms of operating temperature, the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT have the same range at 0℃ to 70℃.

Storage Temperature

The storage temperature ranges are also identical for both of these Corsair SSDs at -40°C to 85°C.

Operating Humidity

Furthermore, the operating humidity is the same at 90% RH (40°C).

Storage Humidity

The storage humidity for the MP600 Pro and MP600 PRO XT are also identical at 93% RH (40°C).

Shock Resistance

The shock resistance for both internal storage drives has been rated at 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

Both Corsair SSDs also have the same vibration resistance at 20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive and Corsair MP600 PRO XT M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro?

The MP600 Pro and 980 Pro are two of the most popular PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 solid state drives on the market. So, what are the main differences between these internal SSDs?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the Corsair and Samsung products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Corsair MP600 Pro, the Samsung 980 Pro is faster at maximum random reading and maximum random writing.

On the other hand, the MP600 Pro is faster at maximum sequential writing in addition to having a higher TBW and a longer MTBF than the 980 Pro.

The two solid state drives are identical when it comes to maximum sequential reading, operating temperature range and warranty coverage length.

MP600 Pro vs. 980 Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for both of the storage drives below.

Corsair MP600 Pro Solid State DriveSamsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive
Capacity Options1TB

2TB
250GB

500GB

1TB

2TB
Model Numbers1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO

2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO
250GB: MZ-V8P250BW

500GB: MZ-V8P500BW

1TB: MZ-V8P1T0BW

2TB: MZ-V8P2T0BW
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
NAND3D TLC3-bit MLC Samsung V-NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,400 MB per second

500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,900 MB per second

1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second
250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2,700 MB per second

500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second

1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second

2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,100 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS
250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS

500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS

1TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

2TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS

500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
TBW1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW

2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW
250 GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW

500 GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW

1 TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW

2 TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW
MTBF1,700,000 hours1,500,000 hours
Operating Temperature Range0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃
Warranty5-year warranty5-year warranty
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Capacity Options

The Samsung 980 Pro can be purchased in 250GB and 500GB capacities while the MP600 Pro don’t have equivalent options.

Both solid state drives come in 1TB and 2TB varieties.

You can find a breakdown of available options for both products below:

MP600 Pro:

  • 1TB
  • 2TB

980 Pro:

  • 250GB
  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Model Numbers

You can also take a look at the model numbers for each capacity of both SSDs below:

Corsair MP600 Pro:

  • 1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO
  • 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO

Samsung 980 Pro:

  • 250GB: MZ-V8P250BW
  • 500GB: MZ-V8P500BW
  • 1TB: MZ-V8P1T0BW
  • 2TB: MZ-V8P2T0BW

Form Factor

The Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Interface

Both of the solid state drive also use PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 for the interface.

NAND

When it comes to NAND, the Corsair MP600 Pro is equipped with 3D TLC while the Corsair MP600 Pro is built with 3-bit MLC Samsung V-NAND.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare the same capacities, the Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro are identical when it comes to the maximum sequential reading speed.

You can check out the sequential read speed specifications below:

  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,400 MB per second
  • 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,900 MB per second
  • 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The MP600 Pro is better than the 980 Pro at maximum sequential writing.

The 1TB MP600 Pro is 500 MB per second faster, or 10% faster, than the 1TB 980 Pro.

The 2TB MP600 Pro is also 1450 MB per second faster, or 28.43% faster, than the 2TB 980 Pro.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second
  • 250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2,700 MB per second
  • 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second
  • 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second
  • 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,100 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

For maximum random reads, the Samsung 980 Pro comes out on top.

The 1TB 980 Pro is 640K IOPS faster, or 177.78% faster, than the 1TB MP600 Pro.

The 2TB 980 Pro is also 340K IOPS faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 2TB MP600 Pro.

You can find the maximum random reading speeds for the two storage drives in this versus guide below:

  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS
  • 1TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 2TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

The Samsung 980 Pro also beats the Corsair MP600 Pro at maximum random writing.

The 1TB and 2TB versions of the 980 Pro is 220K IOPS faster, or 28.21% faster, than the 1TB and 2TB versions of the MP600 Pro.

You can check out the maximum random write speed specifications below:

  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

TBW

The MP600 Pro has the edge over the 980 Pro when it comes to endurance.

The 1TB MP600 Pro SSD is able to write 100 TB more data, or 16.67% more data, when compared to the 1TB 980 Pro.

The 2TB MP600 Pro SSD is able to write 200 TB more data, or 16.67% more data, when compared to the 2TB 980 Pro.

You can find the Terabytes Written, or TBW, specs for both products below:

  • 1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW
  • 250 GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW
  • 500 GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW

MTBF

When it comes to reliability, the MP600 Pro is estimated to last 200,000 more hours, or 13.33% longer, than the 980 Pro.

You can check out the Mean Time Between Failures, or MTBF, stats below:

  • MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours
  • 980 Pro: 1,500,000 hours

Operating Temperature Range

The MP600 Pro SSD and 980 Pro SSD both have the same operating temperature range of 0℃ to 70℃.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 Pro Solid State Drive and Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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MP600 vs. MP600 Core vs. MP600 Pro vs. MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition

Corsair recently released the Core, Pro and Pro Hydro X Editions of the MP600 solid state drives. So, how do these new models compare to each other in addition to the regular MP600?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the four internal solid state drives.

Quick Summary

The Pro and Pro Hydro X Editions of the Corsair MP600 have the highest maximum sequential reading speed and maximum sequential writing speed.

For maximum random reading speeds, the regular MP600 comes out on top. For maximum random writing, the MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition has the highest speed at the 2TB capacity while the MP600 Pro has the top speed at the 1 TB capacity.

The regular MP600 easily has the best endurance, with the highest TBW, out of this group while the MP600 Core is the most reliable with the highest MTBF.

For cooling, the MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition is equipped with the Hydro X Series XM2 water block while the MP600, MP600 Core and MP600 Pro are equipped with an aluminum heat sink.

Corsair MP600 Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the four Mp600 versions below.

Corsair MP600 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 M.2 SSDCorsair MP600 Core M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSDCorsair MP600 Pro M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSDCorsair MP600 Pro M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Hydro X Edition SSD
Capacity Options and Model Numbers500GB: CSSD-F500GBMP600

1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600

2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600
1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600COR

2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600COR

4TB: CSSD-F4000GBMP600COR
1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO

2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO
2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600HXE
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280M.2 2280M.2 2280
CoolingAluminum heat sinkAluminum heat sinkAluminum heat sinkHydro X Series XM2 water block
InterfacePCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
NAND3D TLC3D QLC3D TLC3D TLC
EncryptionAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500GB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second

1TB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second

2TB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second
1TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,700 MB per second

2TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,950 MB per second

4TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,950 MB per second
1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 7,000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500GB MP600: Up to 2,500 MB per second

1TB MP600: Up to 4,250 MB per second

2TB MP600: Up to 4,250 MB per second
1TB MP600 Core: Up to 1,950 MB per second

2TB MP600 Core: Up to 3,700 MB per second

4TB MP600 Core: Up to 3,950 MB per second
1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second
2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 6,550 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed500GB MP600: Up to 420K IOPS

1TB MP600: Up to 680K IOPS

2TB MP600: Up to 680K IOPS
1TB MP600 Core: Up to 200K IOPS

2TB MP600 Core: Up to 380K IOPS

4TB MP600 Core: Up to 630K IOPS
1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS
2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 660K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed500GB MP600: Up to 550K IOPS

1TB MP600: Up to 600K IOPS

2TB MP600: Up to 600K IOPS
1TB MP600 Core: Up to 480K IOPS

2TB MP600 Core: Up to 580K IOPS

4TB MP600 Core: Up to 580K IOPS
1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS

2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 800K IOPS
TBW500GB MP600: 850 TBW

1TB MP600: 1800 TBW

2TB MP600: 3600 TBW
1TB MP600 Core: 225 TBW

2TB MP600 Core: 450 TBW

4TB MP600 Core: 900 TBW
1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW

2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW
2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: 1400 TBW
MTBF1,700,000 hours1,800,000 hours1,700,000 hours1,700,000 hours
Operating Temperature0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃0℃ to 70℃
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity90% RH (40°C)90% RH (40°C)90% RH (40°C)90% RH (40°C)
Storage Humidity93% RH (40°C)93% RH (40°C)93% RH (40°C)93% RH (40°C)
Shock Resistance1500 G1500 G1500 G1500 G
Vibration Resistance20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G
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Capacity Options

You can check out the available capacities for each edition, as well as the respective model numbers, below:

Corsair MP600:

  • 500GB: CSSD-F500GBMP600
  • 1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600
  • 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600

Corsair MP600 Core:

  • 1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600COR
  • 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600COR
  • 4TB: CSSD-F4000GBMP600COR

Corsair MP600 Pro:

  • 1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO
  • 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO

Corsair MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition:

  • 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600HXE

Form Factor

All four editions of the Corsair MP600 use the M.2 2280 form factor.

Cooling

For cooling, the MP600, MP600 Core and MP600 Pro come with a built-in aluminum heatsink while the MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition comes with a Hydro X Series XM2 water block.

Interface

The solid state drives in this versus guide utilize the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface.

NAND

For NAND, the MP600, MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition are equipped with 3D TLC while the MP600 Core is equipped with 3D QLC.

Encryption

The four storage drives use AES 256-bit encryption for security.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition are tied with having the best maximum sequential reading speed. The 2TB versions of both are 2050 MB per second faster (or 41.41% faster) than the 2TB versions of the MP600 and MP600 Core.

The 1TB version of the MP600 Pro is also 2050 MB per second faster (or 41.41% faster) than the 1TB version of the MP600 as well as 2300 MB per second faster (or 48.94% faster) than the 1TB version of MP600 Core.

You can take a look at the max sequential read speed specs below:

  • 500GB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600: Up to 4,950 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,700 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,950 MB per second
  • 4TB MP600 Core: Up to 4,950 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 7,000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition are also tied for having the fastest maximum sequential writing. The 2TB MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition are 2300 MB per second faster (or 54.12% faster) than the 2TB MP600 and 2850 MB per second faster (or 77.03% faster) than the 2TB MP600 Core.

When you compare the 1TB capacities, the MP600 Pro is 1250 MB per second faster (or 30.59% faster) than the MP600 and 3550 MB per second faster (or 184.62% faster) than the MP600 Core.

You can find the max sequential write speeds below:

  • 500GB MP600: Up to 2,500 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600: Up to 4,250 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600: Up to 4,250 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600 Core: Up to 1,950 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Core: Up to 3,700 MB per second
  • 4TB MP600 Core: Up to 3,950 MB per second
  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second
  • 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 6,550 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

For maximum random reads, the regular MP600 comes out on top. The 2TB version of the MP600 is 20K IOPS faster (or 3.03% faster) than the 2TB versions of the MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition in addition to 300K IOPS faster (or 78.95% faster) than the MP600 Core.

The 1TB version of the MP600 is also 320K IOPS faster (or 88.89% faster) than the 1TB MP600 Pro and 480K IOPS faster (or 240% faster) than the 1TB MP600 Core.

You can check out the random read speed specifications below:

  • 500GB MP600: Up to 420K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600: Up to 680K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600: Up to 680K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600 Core: Up to 200K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Core: Up to 380K IOPS
  • 4TB MP600 Core: Up to 630K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 660K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

For the 2TB capacities, the MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition comes out on top at maximum random writing as it is 20K IOPS faster (or 2.56% faster) than the MP600 Pro, 200K IOPS faster (or 33.33% faster) than the MP600 and 220K IOPS faster (or 37.93% faster) than the MP600 Core.

For the 1TB capacities, the MP600 Pro have the fastest maximum random writes as it is 180K IOPS faster (or 30% faster) than the MP600 and 300K IOPS faster (or 62.5% faster) than the MP600 Core.

You can check out maximum random writing speeds below:

  • 500GB MP600: Up to 550K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600: Up to 600K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600: Up to 600K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600 Core: Up to 480K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Core: Up to 580K IOPS
  • 4TB MP600 Core: Up to 580K IOPS
  • 1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
  • 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: Up to 800K IOPS

TBW

Terabytes Written, or TBW, measure the endurance in terms of how much data you can write on a MP600 solid state drive during its warranty coverage period.

The regular MP600 easily has the best endurance out of this group. With the 2TB MP600, you should be able to write 2400 TB more data than the 2TB MP600 Pro and 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition in addition to 2700 TB more data than the MP600 Core.

With the 1TB MP600, you should be able to write 1100 TB more data than the 1TB MP600 Pro and 1575 TB more data than the 1TB MP600 Core.

You can check out the TBW specs below:

  • 500GB MP600: 850 TBW
  • 1TB MP600: 1800 TBW
  • 2TB MP600: 3600 TBW
  • 1TB MP600 Core: 225 TBW
  • 2TB MP600 Core: 450 TBW
  • 4TB MP600 Core: 900 TBW
  • 1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW
  • 2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW
  • 2TB MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: 1400 TBW

Reliability

Reliability for the MP600 solid state drives is measured as Mean Time Between Failures, which measures how long an SSD is expected to remain functional in between two critical hardware failure events.

The MP600 Core has the highest MTBF, beating out the other three storage drives by 100,000 hours.

You can check out the MTBF stats below:

  • MP600: 1,700,000 hours MTBF
  • MP600 Core: 1,800,000 hours MTBF
  • MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours MTBF
  • MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition: 1,700,000 hours MTBF

Operating Temperature

The MP600, MP600 Core, MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition have the same operating temperature range of 0℃ to 70℃.

Storage Temperature

The four internal solid state drives also have the same storage temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

Operating Humidity

Furthermore, the SSDs have the same operating humidity range of 90% RH (40°C).

Storage Humidity

The storage humidity ranges are also identical at 93% RH (40°C).

Shock Resistance

The MP600, MP600 Core, MP600 Pro and MP600 Pro Hydro X Edition have the same shock resistance specs at 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

The vibration resistance specs are identical as well at 20 Hz to 80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz to 2000 Hz/20G.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 PCIe Gen. 4 M.2 SSD, Corsair MP600 Core M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSD, Corsair MP600 Pro M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 SSD and Corsair MP600 Pro M.2 PCIe Gen. 4 x4 Hydro X Edition SSD each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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