Top 3 features
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Performance
Upgrade to fast sequential read speed up to 5,000 MB/s, reaching up to 43% faster than the previous model1.
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Power efficiency
Up to 70% enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous model1, supporting Modern Standby and long battery life.
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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 up to 43% faster than the 970 EVO Plus 2TB2. Wait less for games and access big files quick.
Evolved power efficiency
Turn right on and stay on. With a remarkable 70% improvement in power efficiency over the previous model3, 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.
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.
Samsung Magician software
Make your SSD works like magic. Samsung Magician software's optimisation tools ensure the best SSD performance4. It's easy to migrate all your data for a Samsung SSD upgrade. Protect valuable data, monitor drive health, and get the latest firmware updates.
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
Interface
- PCIe® 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe™ 2.0
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
Application
- Client PCs
Weight
- Max 9.0g Weight
Application
- Client PCs
Rated 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
Weight
- Max 9.0g Weight
Storage Memory
- Samsung V-NAND TLC
Controller
- Samsung in-house Controller
Cache Memory
- HMB(Host Memory Buffer)
