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The Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 4 M.2 is built for demanding workloads — gaming, video editing, 3D modelling, and data analysis — where consistent high throughput matters. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s, approaching the ceiling of the PCIe 4.0 interface. A nickel-coated Samsung in-house controller manages heat actively, helping to prevent the performance drops that thermal throttling causes under sustained load.

Why This Product

Near-maximum PCIe 4.0 throughput — Sequential read and write speeds reach up to 7,450 MB/s and 6,900 MB/s respectively, sitting at the top of what the PCIe 4.0 interface can deliver.
High random performance for gaming — Random read performance reaches up to 1,600K IOPS (QD32/T16 on the 4TB) and random write up to 1,550K IOPS across all capacities, enabling fast load times on PS5 and DirectStorage PC titles.
Active thermal management built in — Samsung's nickel-coated in-house controller provides effective thermal control, reducing the chance of sudden performance drops during sustained workloads.
50% more performance per watt than 980 PRO — Improved power efficiency means it delivers more throughput for every watt consumed compared to its predecessor, which matters in thermally constrained systems.
Hardware encryption standard — AES 256-bit encryption with TCG/Opal 2.0, IEEE1667, and MS eDrive support makes it compatible with software-based drive-locking tools out of the box.
Five-year warranty with high endurance ratings — All capacities carry a 5-year warranty, and the endurance ratings scale from 600 TBW (1TB) up to 2,400 TBW (4TB) for heavy write workloads.

At a Glance

1TB

Capacity	1TB
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,200K IOPS
Random Write (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,550K IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW
DRAM Cache	1GB LPDDR4
Warranty	5 Years

2TB

Capacity	2TB
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,400K IOPS
Random Write (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,550K IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	1,200 TBW
DRAM Cache	2GB LPDDR4
Warranty	5 Years

4TB

Capacity	4TB
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,600K IOPS
Random Write (QD32/T16)	Up to 1,550K IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	2,400 TBW
DRAM Cache	4GB LPDDR4
Warranty	5 Years

Compatibility

✓ Fits any desktop or laptop with an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen 4.0 x4.
✓ Officially compatible with PlayStation 5 as an expansion drive.
✓ NVMe 2.0 protocol is backward-compatible with NVMe 1.x hosts.
Note: It will operate in a PCIe Gen 3 slot, but sequential speeds will be limited to Gen 3 maximums — the 7,450 MB/s figure requires a Gen 4 host.
Note: MS eDrive and IEEE1667 security features require compatible host software and a system that supports these standards.
✗ Not a SATA drive — it will not work in systems that only have a SATA M.2 slot (keyed B or B+M with no PCIe lanes).

Best For / Trade-offs

Best for:

PC gamers using DirectStorage — the high random IOPS and sequential speeds allow asset streaming directly to the GPU without decompression bottlenecks.
PS5 owners wanting more storage — Samsung lists PlayStation 5 as a compatible device, so it fits the console's M.2 expansion bay.
Video editors and 3D modellers — sustained sequential read and write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s handle large file reads and scrubbing without waiting.
Users with heavy write workloads — endurance ratings of 600 TBW (1TB), 1,200 TBW (2TB), and 2,400 TBW (4TB) are suited to frequent large writes.
Security-conscious users — AES 256-bit hardware encryption with TCG/Opal 2.0 and MS eDrive means the drive can be locked without relying solely on software.

Trade-offs:

PCIe Gen 3-only systems — while it will operate, it cannot achieve its rated 7,450 MB/s sequential read on a Gen 3 host, so buyers pay for headroom they cannot use.
Budget-focused buyers — the top-tier random IOPS and PCIe 4.0 performance come at a higher price point than mid-range NVMe options; light browsing and office use will not notice the difference.
Users needing the highest random read IOPS at 1TB — random read peaks at 1,200K IOPS on the 1TB model versus 1,600K IOPS on the 4TB, so the largest capacity delivers the best random read performance. (1TB only)
Enterprise or NAS workloads — Samsung lists compatible devices as client PCs and PlayStation 5; this drive is not rated or warranted for server or network-attached storage use.

Description

Experience up to 1400K/1550K IOPS, while sequential read/write speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s reach near the max performance of PCIe® 4.0. Fly high in gaming, video editing, 3D modeling, data analysis and more.

Use less power and get more performance. Enjoy up to 50% improved performance per watt over 980 PRO, plus optimal power efficiency with max PCIe® 4.0 performance.

Samsung's own nickel-coated high-end controller delivers effective thermal control and prevents sudden performance drops from overheating.

A more than 55% improvement in random performance enables faster loads for an ultimate gaming experience on PS5 and DirectStorage PC games.

Specifications

1TB

General

Brand	Samsung
Model Number	MZ-V9P1T0BW
Capacity	1TB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Dimensions	Max 80.0 x Max 22 x Max 2.3 mm
Controller	Samsung in-house Controller (Pascal, 8nm)
NAND Flash	Samsung V-NAND TLC
DRAM Cache	1GB LPDDR4

Performance

Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read QD1/T1	Up to 22K IOPS
Random Write QD1/T1	Up to 80K IOPS
Random Read QD32/T16	Up to 1,200K IOPS
Random Write QD32/T16	Up to 1,550K IOPS

Power & Environment

Idle Power (APST on)	50 mW
Active Power - Read (Avg.)	5.4 W
Active Power - Write (Avg.)	5.0 W
L1.2 Mode Power	5 mW
Operating Temperature	0-70°C

Reliability

Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW
MTBF	1.5 Million Hours
Warranty	5 Years
Security / Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, IEEE1667, MS eDrive
Management Software	Samsung Magician
Compatible Devices	Client PCs, PlayStation 5

2TB

General

Brand	Samsung
Model Number	MZ-V9P2T0BW
Capacity	2TB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Dimensions	Max 80.0 x Max 22 x Max 2.3 mm
Controller	Samsung in-house Controller (Pascal, 8nm)
NAND Flash	Samsung V-NAND TLC
DRAM Cache	2GB LPDDR4

Performance

Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read QD1/T1	Up to 22K IOPS
Random Write QD1/T1	Up to 80K IOPS
Random Read QD32/T16	Up to 1,400K IOPS
Random Write QD32/T16	Up to 1,550K IOPS

Power & Environment

Idle Power (APST on)	55 mW
Active Power - Read (Avg.)	5.8 W
Active Power - Write (Avg.)	5.1 W
L1.2 Mode Power	5 mW
Operating Temperature	0-70°C

Reliability

Endurance (TBW)	1,200 TBW
MTBF	1.5 Million Hours
Warranty	5 Years
Security / Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, IEEE1667, MS eDrive
Management Software	Samsung Magician
Compatible Devices	Client PCs, PlayStation 5

4TB

General

Brand	Samsung
Model Number	MZ-V9P4T0BW
Capacity	4TB
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Dimensions	Max 80.0 x Max 22 x Max 2.3 mm
Controller	Samsung in-house Controller (Pascal, 8nm)
NAND Flash	Samsung V-NAND TLC
DRAM Cache	4GB LPDDR4

Performance

Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Sequential Read	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read QD1/T1	Up to 22K IOPS
Random Write QD1/T1	Up to 80K IOPS
Random Read QD32/T16	Up to 1,600K IOPS
Random Write QD32/T16	Up to 1,550K IOPS

Power & Environment

L1.2 Mode Power	5 mW
Operating Temperature	0-70°C

Reliability

Endurance (TBW)	2,400 TBW
MTBF	1.5 Million Hours
Warranty	5 Years
Security / Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, IEEE1667, MS eDrive
Management Software	Samsung Magician
Compatible Devices	Client PCs, PlayStation 5