Samsung has unveiled the SSD 990 EVO Plus, a new M.2 NVMe SSD that supports PCIe 4.0 and boasts significant performance improvements. Utilizing 8th Generation V-NAND technology and a controller manufactured with 5 nm lithography, the drive delivers sequential read speeds of 7,250 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s, marking a 50% performance boost compared to its predecessor, the 990 EVO.
The 990 EVO Plus also includes nickel-coated protection to reduce overheating, ensuring stable performance during intensive workloads. Furthermore, Samsung reports a 73% increase in energy efficiency, making it a more power-conscious option in addition to its enhanced performance.
Up to 4TB of capacity
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD has 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities and includes Samsung TurboWrite 2.0 technology. This feature enhances the SSD’s performance, enabling faster file transfers and reducing lag during intensive tasks.
Regarding performance, the 4TB model reaches random read speeds of up to 1,050K IOPS and random write speeds of up to 1,400K IOPS. These impressive figures position the 990 EVO Plus as a strong competitor to high-end DRAM memories, even though it operates without a dedicated DRAM cache.
With these capabilities, the 990 EVO Plus is suited for both heavy-duty applications and users looking for top-tier storage solutions with minimal lag and superior energy efficiency.
| Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus Specifications | |||
| Category | General information | ||
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4/5.0 x2 NVMe 2.01 | ||
| Format | M.2 (2280) | ||
| Storage memory | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC | ||
| Controller | Controller manufactured by Samsung | ||
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Sequential read/write speed | Up to 7,150 MB/s and 6,300 MB/s | Up to 7,250 MB/s and 6,300 MB/s | Up to 7,250 MB/s and 6,300 MB/s |
| Random read/write speed | Up to 850K IOPS and 1,350K IOPS | Up to 1,000K IOPS and 1,350K IOPS | Up to 1,050K IOPS and 1,400K IOPS |
| Software Management | Samsung Magician Software | ||
| Data encryption | AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) TCG/Opal V2.0 | ||
| Total bytes written | 600TB | 1,200TB | 2,400TB |
Samsung points to the component as the ideal solution for gaming and tasks that use artificial intelligence, and it is a great option for creative and business environments.
Price and availability
Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronic America’s Home Entertainment Division, James Fishler, says that the SSD 990 EVO Plus arrives to meet the growing demand for storage and speed.
“An average person creates more than 100MB of data every minute. Whether it’s taking photos, editing videos, or playing your favorite video game, it’s clear that your daily activities require more data than ever. The new Samsung 990 EVO Plus brings the best solution for everything – gaming, content creation and the business market.”
The three models of the 990 EVO Plus are available in Samsung’s international store for US$109.99 (1TB), US$184.99 (2TB), and US$344.99 (4TB).
