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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD (MZ-V9S1T0B/AM)

SKU CH-3KB5-5ZZXW MPN MZ-V9S1T0B/AM

1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive delivering up to 7150 MB/s read and 6300 MB/s write with 600 TBW endurance

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1TB
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4 / PCI-Express 5.0 x2
  • ProtocolNVMe 2.0

Style Faster

Options 1TB

  • Sequential read up to 7150 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 6300 MB/s speeds large file transfers
  • Random write up to 1350000 IOPS keeps multitasking responsive
  • 600 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • Low 4.2 W active write power extends laptop battery life

Capacity and interface

The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is a 1TB internal solid state drive in the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2 and uses the NVMe 2.0 protocol. The drive is designed for consumer PCs and laptops that need fast storage in a compact slot.

Who this suits

This SSD suits users upgrading a laptop or desktop with an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 or 5.0. Its HMB design means no DRAM cache, so systems without HMB support in the BIOS may not see full performance. Buyers needing hardware DRAM or a different capacity should consider other models.

Installation and common issues

Installation is a standard M.2 screw-in process; the drive draws up to 4.3W active read and 4.2W active write. Most issues arise when the motherboard BIOS lacks NVMe 2.0 or HMB support, or when the slot shares bandwidth with other devices and drops to lower speeds. Samsung Magician software helps keep firmware current.

Highlights

  • Sequential read up to 7150 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential write up to 6300 MB/s speeds large file transfers
  • Random write up to 1350000 IOPS keeps multitasking responsive
  • 600 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • Low 4.2 W active write power extends laptop battery life

Specifications

BrandSAMSUNG
Series990 EVO Plus
ModelMZ-V9S1T0B/AM
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1TB
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4 / PCI-Express 5.0 x2
ProtocolNVMe 2.0
CacheNo DRAM (HMB)
EncryptionClass 0 (AES 256) , TCG/Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 7150 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 6300 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 850,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 1,350,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)600TB
Power Consumption (Active)4.3W / 4.2W (Read / Write)
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size138 × 99 × 22 mm

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Questions about this item

What motherboard slot and PCIe generation do I need for the 990 EVO Plus to run at its 7150 MBps read speed?

An M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2 will deliver the rated 7150 MBps sequential read and 6300 MBps write.

Will the drive work in my older laptop that only supports PCIe 3.0 x4?

Yes, it is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, but sequential speeds will be limited to the 3.0 x4 ceiling rather than the rated 7150 MBps.

How can I verify the 990 EVO Plus is healthy and performing at its 850000 IOPS random-read rating after installation?

Run Samsung Magician software; it reports drive health, firmware version, and lets you benchmark random-read IOPS against the 850000 IOPS spec.

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