Samsung 990 EVO NVMe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 M.2 SSD

A Versatile SSD for Current and Future Computing

The 990 EVO is a versatile SSD created to meet current computing needs while anticipating future requirements. It’s designed to be compatible with both PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces, ensuring it can be installed into a wide variety of systems while maintaining optimal performance. Supporting both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, the 990 EVO fits the needs for today’s systems that support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots while also offering compatibility with PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming applications.

Enhanced Performance over the Previous Generation for Faster Access

The 990 EVO offers improved performance of up to 43% compared to the previous model, the 970 EVO Plus SSD. That means it takes almost half the time to access your data, minimizing loading times so you can start doing other things with the extra time. The drive offers sequential read speeds up to 5,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds up to 4,200 MB/s. Its random read and write speeds are also improved with up to 700K input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 800K IOPS, respectively. By using Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to directly link to the host processor’s DRAM, the SSD can achieve optimized performance even with a DRAM-less design. If you upgrade from a previous mainstream SSD, you can experience faster loading speeds for games and quicker access to large files.

Improved Power Efficiency and Smart Thermal Control

The Samsung 990 EVO includes improved power efficiency of up to 70% when compared its predecessor, allowing you to extend the use of PCs or laptops without concern for running out of battery. That means you can keep working at a coffee shop, or from the comforts of your couch without needing an outlet nearby for longer. The drive also supports Modern Standby, a computer benchmark that ensures the device can quickly resume from sleep. Even if you’re on low power mode, you can instantly wake up your device with uninterrupted internet connectivity and seamless notification reception. The 990 EVO’s heat spreader label effectively regulates the thermal condition of the drive, allowing operations to consistently run at their highest levels without compromising drive integrity.

   Product Highlights

• Performance - Upgrade to faster sequential read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s, reaching 43% faster than the previous model.
• Versatile Fit for All You Do - 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, offers flexible compatibility. Stay on top with this all-around player.
• It's a Power Move - Save the power for your performance. Get power efficiency all while experiencing up to 70% improved performance per watt over the 970 EVO Plus. It makes every move more effective with less power consumption overall.
• Keep Your Cool with Smart Thermal Control - Now you can ramp things up without overheating the system. Samsung’s fine-tuned controller and heat spreading label deliver effective thermal control to avoid sudden performance drops mid-project. It cools things down even when things are running high, so your hard earned checkpoints are saved.
• 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.
• Evolved Power Efficiency - Turn right on and stay on. With a remarkable 71% improvement in power efficiency over the previous model. Plus, it supports Modern Standby, letting you stay connected to the internet and still receive notifications even in the low-power state.
• Give Every Task a Boost - Read/Write Speeds up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s Load games and save files in a flash. Bring power to your productivity with read and write speeds of up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s. The 990 EVO provides continuous speed to keep you going.
• Latest PCIe Gen-4.0 and Gen-5.0 Technology - Optimized to support the latest technology for SSDs—990 EVO is compatible with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2. This means you get more bandwidth and higher data processing and performance.
• Smart Thermal Solution - The 990 EVO's heat spreader label helps thermal control of the NAND chip. Samsung's thermal control algorithm, paired with Dynamic Thermal Guard, helps prevent performance drops from overheating. Keep your performance red-hot, not your drive.
• Samsung Magician software - Samsung Magician software's optimizes your SSD performance. It's the easy way to migrate all your data for a Samsung SSD upgrade. Protect valuable data, monitor drive health, and get the latest firmware updates.