We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Small green rectangular M.2 2280 circuit board with black controller and silver label

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS MZ-V7S500B/AM 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-RG76-7AFTM MPN MZ-V7S500B/AM

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 500GB capacity, PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, up to 3500 MBps read and 3200 MBps write speeds, and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory ComponentsV-NAND 3-bit MLC
  • InterfacePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3

Options 500GB

  • Speeds up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Writes up to 3200 MB/s sequential write
  • Handles 480000 IOPS random read at QD32
  • Achieves 550000 IOPS random write at QD32
  • Secures data with AES 256-bit encryption

970 EVO Plus 500GB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 970 EVO Plus MZ-V7S500B/AM is a 500GB internal solid state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.3 protocol. The drive targets enthusiasts, high-end gamers and 4K or 3D content designers who need responsive storage for demanding workloads.

500GB capacity with 300 TBW endurance

V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory and a Samsung Phoenix controller deliver sequential reads up to 3500 MBps and writes up to 3200 MBps. Random read reaches 480,000 IOPS at QD32 and 19,000 IOPS at QD1. Random write hits 550,000 IOPS at QD32 and 60,000 IOPS at QD1. A 512MB Low Power DDR4 cache absorbs burst writes before the native TLC media becomes the bottleneck.

Thermal guard and AES 256-bit encryption

Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and throttles performance to stay within the 0 to 70 °C operating window. The controller manages heat without an external heatsink. AES 256-bit hardware encryption meets TCG Opal and IEEE 1667 standards. MTBF is rated at 1,500,000 hours.

Highlights

  • Speeds up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Writes up to 3200 MB/s sequential write
  • Handles 480000 IOPS random read at QD32
  • Achieves 550000 IOPS random write at QD32
  • Secures data with AES 256-bit encryption

Specifications

BrandSAMSUNG
Series970 EVO PLUS
ModelMZ-V7S500B/AM
Part NumberMZ-V7S500B/AM
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory ComponentsV-NAND 3-bit MLC
InterfacePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
ProtocolNVMe 1.3
ControllerSamsung Phoenix
CacheSamsung 512MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
EncryptionAES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)
TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3500 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3200 MBps
4KB Random ReadQD32: Up to 480,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 19,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteQD32: Up to 550,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 60,000 IOPS
MTBF1,500,000 hours
FeaturesReliability: 300 TBW
Always Evolving SSD
The ultimate in performance, upgraded. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by the latest V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. It maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for unbeatable computing.
Level up Performance
The 970 EVO Plus reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,200 MB/s, up to 53% faster than the 970 EVO. Powered by the latest V-NAND technology - which brings greater NAND performance and higher power efficiency - along with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWr
Power Consumption (Idle)Max. 30 mW
Power Consumption (Active)Average: 5.8W
Maximum: 9W (Burst mode)
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Max Shock Resistance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
Height2.38mm
Width22.15mm
Depth80.15mm
Weight8.00g
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size142 × 98 × 23 mm

Other versions of this model

3 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

Will the M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface work on my older motherboard that only has an M.2 slot with PCIe Gen 2.0?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe Gen 2.0 speeds in that slot, though sequential read and write performance will be limited to the bandwidth of Gen 2.0 rather than the rated 3500 MB/s and 3200 MB/s.

How can I verify the Samsung Phoenix controller and 512MB DDR4 cache are active after installation?

Open Samsung Magician software; the drive dashboard displays the controller model, firmware version, and confirms the 512 MB Low Power DDR4 cache is detected and enabled.

Does the MZ-V7S500B/AM package include a heatsink or mounting screw, or must I buy them separately?

The box contains only the bare M.2 2280 SSD; a motherboard standoff screw and any aftermarket heatsink must be sourced separately.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.