Upgrade everyday performance
Top Features
Upgrade to fast sequential read speed up to 5,000 MB/s, reaching up to 43% faster than the previous model1.
Up to 70% enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous model1, supporting Modern Standby and long battery life.
Elevate everyday performance in gaming, business, and creative work with PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 compatibility.
1 Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus
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.
2 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 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.
3 970 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
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.
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.
4 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
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
General Feature
Application
Client PCs
Rated Capacity
2,000GB (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)
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 *
Sequential Write
Up to 4,200 MB/s *
Random Read (4KB, QD32)
Up to 700,000 IOPS *
Random Write (4KB, QD32)
Up to 800,000 IOPS *
Random Read (4KB, QD1)
Up to 20,000 IOPS *
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 5.5 W / Write 4.7 W *
Power Consumption (Idle)
Typical 60 mW *
Power Consumption (Device Sleep)
Typical 5 mW *
Allowable Voltage
3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage
Reliability (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
Operating Temperature
0 - 70°C Operating Temperature
Shock
1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
Software
Management SW
Magician Software for SSD management
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty or 1200 TBW Limited Warranty