Samsung Electronics has launched the SSD 990 EVO, the latest addition to its consumer SSD lineup. This NVMe SSD offers powerful performance and improved energy efficiency, catering to a wide range of users for everyday computing tasks like gaming, work, and video/photo editing.
“Samsung has been leveraging its advanced memory technologies for optimized SSD solutions, and for our latest consumer product, we’ve combined both innovation and practicality to enhance the computing experiences for users,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “The 990 EVO balances performance, power efficiency and reliability, making it a versatile choice for the latest interface that is suitable for a variety of everyday tasks, including gaming, business workflow and creative endeavors.”
Enhanced Performance
The 990 EVO delivers improved performance, boasting a 43% increase over its predecessor, the 970 EVO Plus. It achieves sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds of up to 4,200 MB/s. Additionally, random read and write speeds see enhancements with up to 700K input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 800K IOPS, respectively.
Utilizing Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, the SSD directly links to the host processor’s DRAM, enabling optimized performance despite a DRAM-less design. This results in faster loading speeds for games and quicker access to large files for users upgrading from previous mainstream SSDs.
Improved Power Efficiency and Smart Thermal Solution
The Samsung 990 EVO demonstrates a 70% improvement in power efficiency compared to the 970 EVO Plus, enabling extended usage on PCs without constant concern for battery life. It supports Modern Standby, providing an instant on/off function with uninterrupted internet connectivity and seamless notification reception, even in low-power states. Additionally, the 990 EVO’s heat spreader label efficiently regulates the thermal condition of the NAND chip, ensuring consistent high-level operations without compromising drive integrity.
A Versatile SSD for Current and Future Computing
The 990 EVO is a versatile SSD designed to address current and future computing needs. It enables seamless multitasking for various daily activities, including gaming, business, and creative tasks.
With support for both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, the 990 EVO meets the requirements of today’s PCs with PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Additionally, it offers compatibility, thermal control, and power savings for PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming applications.
The 990 EVO is available in 1TB and 2TB capacity options.
Samsung Magician Software Support
Samsung Magician software provides a set of optimization tools for enhanced functionality across all Samsung SSDs, including the 990 EVO. Users can easily and securely streamline the data migration process for SSD upgrades. Additionally, Samsung Magician safeguards valuable data, monitors drive health, and provides timely firmware updates.
The 990 EVO is currently available globally, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $124.99 for the 1TB model and $209.99 for the 2TB model. For more information, including warranty details, please visit samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/.
Samsung SSD 990 EVO Specifications
| Category | Samsung SSD 990 EVO | |
| Interface | PCIe® Gen 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe® 2.0 | |
| Form Factor | M.2 (2280) | |
| Storage Memory | Samsung V-NAND 3-TLC | |
| Controller | Samsung In-house Controller | |
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB |
| Sequential Read/Write Speed | Up to 5,000 MB/s, Up to 4,200 MB/s | |
| Random Read/Write Speed (QD32) | Up to 680K IOPS, 800K IOPS | Up to 700K IOPS, 800K IOPS |
| Management Software | Samsung Magician Software | |
| Data Encryption | AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) | |
| Total Bytes Written | 600TB | 1200TB |
| Warranty | Five-year Limited Warranty | |
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