Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD

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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD 7150MB/s 6300MB/s R/W 850K/1350K IOPS 600TBW 1.5M hrs V-NAND TLC AES 256-bit Encryption 5Yrs Wty

• Form Factor and Capacity: M.2 2280 SSD with 1 TB capacity, designed for everyday computing, gaming, and creative workflows.
• Interface Flexibility: Hybrid interface supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 depending on motherboard slot.
• Performance Highlights: Sequential read up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write up to 4,200 MB/s, with random reads/writes up to 680K/800K IOPS.
• Durability and Warranty: NAND: Samsung V-Nand TLC; Endurance: 600 TB Written; Warranty: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty.
• Power, Thermal, and Software Features: Evolved power efficiency (70% improvement) with Modern Standby support, smart thermal solution, and Samsung Magician software for data migration, health checks, and firmware updates.

• • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • Capacity: 1 TB
  • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 4,200 MB/s
  • Random Read/Write: Up to 680K / 800K IOPS
  • NAND Flash Type: Samsung V-Nand TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
  • DRAM Cache: None (Uses Host Memory Buffer / HMB technology)
  • Endurance (TBW): 600 Terabytes Written
  • Warranty: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty 

  • Features

     

    Upgrade everyday performance

    

     

    Top 3 features

    

    Performance

    Upgrade to faster sequential read speed up to 5,000 MB/s, reaching 43% faster than the previous model.

    

    Power efficiency

    70% enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous model, supporting Modern Standby and longer battery life.

    

    Versatility

    Elevate everyday performance in gaming, business, and creative work with PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 compatibility.

     

    Speed that stays ahead

    The 990 EVO offers enhanced sequential read/write speeds up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s, and random read/write speeds up to 700K/800K IOPS, reaching 43% faster than the 970 EVO Plus 2TB. Wait less for games and access big files quick.

    

    * Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent Turbo Write technology being activated. Intelligent Turbo Write operates only within a specific data transfer size. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors. For detailed information, please contact your local service center.* Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen9 7950x 16-Core Processor CPU@4.5GHz, DDR5 4800MHz 16GBx2 (PC5-38400), OS-Windows 11 Pro 64bit, Chipset – ASRock X670E Taichi* To maximize the performance of the 990 EVO, please check whether your system supports PCIe® 4.0 or PCIe® 5.0 at the Intel or AMD website.* The product image may differ from the actual product.

     

    Evolved power efficiency

    Turn right on and stay on. With a remarkable 70% improvement in power efficiency over the previous model, compute for longer without worrying about battery life. Plus, it supports Modern Standby, letting you stay connected to the internet and still receive notifications even in the low-power state.

    * 970 EVO Plus sequential read/write – 636/550 MB/Watt, 990 EVO sequential read/write – 1,020/933 MB/Watt based on internal test result of 1TB capacity model.* For detailed information about Modern Standby, please visit microsoft website.https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/part-selection#ssd-storage

    

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    Smart thermal solution

    The 990 EVO’s heat spreader label helps thermal control of the NAND chip. Samsung’s cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, paired with Dynamic Thermal Guard, ensures both consistent and reliable performance. Keep your performance red-hot, not your drive.

    

     

     

    Versatile fit for all you do

    All tasks with one SSD. Elevate your performance to meet the demands of gaming, business, and creative work. Supported by the latest PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 interfaces, it offers flexibility for current computing and what’s to come. Stay on top with this all-around player.

    

    Versatile fit for all you do

    All tasks with one SSD. Elevate your performance to meet the demands of gaming, business, and creative work. Supported by the latest PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 interfaces, it offers flexibility for current computing and what’s to come. Stay on top with this all-around player.

    

    Versatile fit for all you do

    All tasks with one SSD. Elevate your performance to meet the demands of gaming, business, and creative work. Supported by the latest PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 interfaces, it offers flexibility for current computing and what’s to come. Stay on top with this all-around player.

    

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    Samsung Magician software

    Make your SSD works like magic. Samsung Magician software’s optimization tools ensure the best SSD performance. It’s the safe and easy way to migrate all your data for a Samsung SSD upgrade. Protect valuable data, monitor drive health, and get the latest firmware updates.

    * For detailed information, please visit Samsung Magician software website.https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/magician/

    

     

    Bringing innovations to life

    For decades, Samsung’s NAND flash memory has powered groundbreaking technologies that have changed every part of our daily lives. This NAND flash technology also powers our consumer SSDs, making room for the next big push of innovation.

    

    Specifications

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    Overview

    • Application

      Client PCs

    • Interface

      PCIe® 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe™ 2.0

    • Dimension (WxHxD)

      80 x 22 x 2.38 mm

    • Weight

      Max 9.0g Weight

    • Performance

      Up to 5,000 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Sequential Write

      Up to 4,200 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Warranty

      5-year Limited Warrantyor 600 TBW Limited Warranty

    General Feature

    • Application

      Client PCs

    • Capacity

      1,000GB (1GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise)

    • Form Factor

      M.2 (2280)

    • Interface

      PCIe® 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe™ 2.0

    • Dimension (WxHxD)

      80 x 22 x 2.38 mm

    • Product Weight

      Max 9.0g Weight

    • Storage Memory

      Samsung V-NAND TLC

    • Controller

      Samsung in-house Controller

    • Cache Memory

      HMB(Host Memory Buffer)

    Special Feature

    • TRIM Support

      Supported

    • S.M.A.R.T Support

      Supported

    • GC (Garbage Collection)

      Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm

    • Encryption Support

      AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)

    • WWN Support

      Not supported

    • Device Sleep Mode Support

      Yes

    Performance

    • Sequential Read

      Up to 5,000 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Sequential Write

      Up to 4,200 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Random Read (4KB, QD32)

      Up to 680,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Random Write (4KB, QD32)

      Up to 800,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Random Read (4KB, QD1)

      Up to 20,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    • Random Write (4KB, QD1)

      Up to 90,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration

    Environment

    • Average Power Consumption (system level)

      *Average: Read 4.9 W / Write 4.5 W* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration

    • Power consumption (Idle)

      Typical 60 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration

    • Power Consumption (Device Sleep)

      Typical 5 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration

    • Allowable Voltage

      3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage

    • Reliability (MTBF)

      1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

    • Operating Temperature

      0 – 70 ℃ Operating Temperature

    • Shock

      1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

    Accessories

    • Installation Kit

      Not Available

    Software

    • Management SW

      Magician Software for SSD management

    Warranty

    • 5-year Limited Warrantyor 600 TBW Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Information

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    Reviews

• Hybrid Interface Innovation: According to reviewers at PCWorld, the drive operates optimally over four lanes of PCIe 4.0. When placed into a PCIe 5.0 slot, it caps at two lanes (x2), matching the same maximum bandwidth but providing flexibility for future system hardware upgrades.
• Power & Thermal Efficiency: It boasts a 70% power efficiency improvement over older models like the 970 EVO Plus. It relies on a specialized graphene heat-spreading label combined with Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard algorithm to mitigate overheating under load.
• Software Ecosystem: The drive is fully supported by the Samsung Magician Software, allowing you to clone data, monitor storage health, implement AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and install vital firmware updates.
• System Recommendations: While its high random read speeds make it an excellent boot drive or game storage expansion for client PCs, experts on YouTube tech channels note that it is not recommended for PlayStation 5 consoles due to its reliance on HMB (Host Memory Buffer) instead of dedicated physical DRAM cache.