SAMSUNG 990 PRO 2TB Internal NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.0, Up to 7450MB/s Read 6900MB/s Write, V-NAND TLC, 2GB DRAM Cache, 1200TBW, AES 256 Encryption, Max 9g, Gaming PC Laptop Storage

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Product Overview

Elevate your gaming and creative workflow with the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, Samsungs top-tier Gen4 high-capacity flagship storage drive. Featuring Samsungs advanced in-house controller and premium 3-bit V-NAND TLC flash, this model delivers consistent extreme Gen4 performance with expanded storage space for large game libraries, 4K/8K video projects, massive media archives, and heavy multitasking workloads. Optimized for hardcore gamers, professional content creators, and power users, the 990 PRO 2TB balances blazing fast sequential/random speeds, intelligent thermal control, low-latency response, and enterprise-grade data security for reliable daily and professional long-term operation.

Key Features

1. Flagship Gen4 Ultimate Speed: Delivers up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s sequential write speeds, paired with 1,400,000 random read IOPS and 1,550,000 random write IOPS (QD32), offering ultra-low latency for gaming, rendering, and large-file processing.
2. PCIe 4.0 x4 & NVMe 2.0 Protocol: Native full Gen4 bandwidth support, fully backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms, ensuring excellent compatibility with new and existing desktops, laptops, and workstations.
3. 2GB Large Independent DRAM Cache: Equipped with 2GB low-power LPDDR4 cache exclusive to the 2TB model, stabilizing continuous random performance, eliminating multitasking lag, and maintaining steady speed even under high disk occupancy.
4. Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0: Dynamic SLC caching structure sustains prolonged high-speed writing performance, effectively avoiding speed attenuation during bulk data migration and continuous large-file writing tasks.
5. Advanced Thermal Stability Design: Nickel-coated controller and optimized power architecture enhance heat dissipation efficiency, preventing thermal throttling during long-duration full-load operation.
6. Hardware-Level Data Security: Built-in AES 256-bit full disk encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0 and IEEE1667 encrypted drive support to protect confidential personal and professional data without performance loss.
7. Samsung Magician Optimization: Supports real-time health monitoring, firmware updates, performance testing, and personalized tuning to maintain long-term stable peak performance.

Professional-Level Workload Performance

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB sets a high benchmark for mainstream PCIe 4.0 SSD performance. Its 7,450 MB/s ultra-fast read speed drastically shortens system boot, software launch, and AAA game loading times. The 6,900 MB/s max write speed easily handles bulk transmission of 8K raw footage, large-scale game resource packages, design project files, and multi-hundred-gigabyte backup data, greatly improving work and gaming efficiency.

With outstanding random IOPS performance, the drive maintains ultra-smooth system responsiveness during complex stacked workloads including video rendering, live streaming production, multi-software simultaneous operation, and heavy background tasks. The upgraded 2GB independent DRAM cache ensures more stable low-latency output compared to lower-capacity models, perfectly adapting to long-hour intensive professional creation and high-frequency gaming scenarios.

Optimized Thermal & Power Efficiency

Adopting a high-efficiency nickel-coated controller heat dissipation design, the 990 PRO effectively conducts and releases heat generated by high-speed continuous reading and writing. It maintains stable peak performance without throttling during long-time full-load operation, suitable for compact chassis, thin-and-light laptops, and high-load workstations with poor air circulation. The precisely tuned power management balances extreme performance and low power consumption, reducing unnecessary power loss during standby and light load.

Superior Reliability & Full Data Protection

Built with Samsung self-developed V-NAND flash and exclusive Gen4 controller, the 990 PRO passes strict industrial reliability tests. The 2TB version features a 1200 TBW high endurance rating, supporting long-term high-frequency overwriting and intensive professional creative work. With a 1.5 million hours MTBF rating, it delivers outstanding long-term operational stability and service life.

Hardware-accelerated AES 256-bit encryption works independently of system resources, realizing real-time full-disk encryption with zero performance sacrifice. Multiple professional security certifications fully meet business and personal data safety requirements, ensuring stable and reliable data storage.

Wide Compatibility & Easy Installation

Standard M.2 2280 compact form factor fits all mainstream desktops, laptops, and mini PCs with M.2 NVMe slots. It runs at full PCIe 4.0 speed on new-generation motherboards and is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms for universal adaptability. It supports mainstream functions such as TRIM, garbage collection, and S.M.A.R.T., and is fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Specifications

Category	Specification
Capacity	2TB
Interface	PCIe® 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 Protocol
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Flash Memory	Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC
Controller	Samsung In-house Gen4 NVMe Controller
Cache Memory	2GB Low Power LPDDR4 DRAM
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 6,900 MB/s
Random Read (QD32, 4KB)	Up to 1,400,000 IOPS
Random Write (QD32, 4KB)	Up to 1,550,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	1200 TBW
MTBF	1.5 million hours
Encryption	AES 256-bit FDE, TCG/Opal V2.0, IEEE1667
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions	80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 mm
Weight	Max 9.0 g
Active Power Consumption	5.8W (Read), 5.3W (Write)
Idle Power Consumption	4.5mW (Typical)
Supported Features	TRIM, Garbage Collection, S.M.A.R.T., APST

What's in the Box

- 1 x Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD - Quick start guide

Performance figures are based on Samsung official internal testing. Actual performance may vary due to system hardware, motherboard configuration, software environment, and workload differences. Usable capacity is less than labeled capacity due to system formatting and file system overhead.