Smart thermal solution
The 990 EVO's heat spreader label helps to control the temperature of the NAND chip. Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, paired with Dynamic Thermal Guard, ensures both consistent and reliable performance. Keep your performance red-hot, not your drive.
Versatile to suit your needs
Designed to meet the demands of gaming, business and creative work. Supported by the latest PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 interfaces, it offers flexibility for current computing and what's to come. Stay on top with this all-around player.
Samsung Magician software
Make your SSD works like magic. Samsung Magician software's optimisation tools ensure the best SSD performance. It's the safe and easy way to migrate all your data for a Samsung SSD upgrade. Protect valuable data, monitor drive health, and get the latest firmware updates.
Bringing innovations to life
For decades, Samsungs NAND flash memory has powered groundbreaking technologies that have changed every part of our daily lives. This NAND flash technology also powers our consumer SSDs, making room for the next big push of innovation.
Performance
Upgrade to faster sequential read speed up to 5,000 MB/s, reaching 43% faster than the previous model.
Power efficiency
70% enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous model, supporting Modern Standby and longer battery life.
Versatility
Elevate everyday performance in gaming, business, and creative work with PCIe® 4.0 x4 and PCIe® 5.0 x2 compatibility.
Specifications
| Features |
| TBW rating |
600 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
1500000 h |
| S.M.A.R.T. support |
Yes |
| TRIM support |
Yes |
| PCI Express CEM revision |
4.0 |
| PCI Express interface data lanes |
x4 |
| Write speed |
4200 MB/s |
| Read speed |
5000 MB/s |
| M.2 SSD size |
2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Security algorithms |
256-bit AES |
| Hardware encryption |
Yes |
| Component for |
Universal |
| Memory type |
V-NAND TLC |
| NVMe version |
2.0 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| Power |
| Power consumption (idle) |
0.06 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) |
0.005 W |
| Power consumption (write) |
4.5 W |
| Power consumption (read) |
4.9 W |
| Operating voltage |
3.3 V |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
9 g |
| Height |
2.38 mm |
| Depth |
22.1 mm |
| Width |
80.2 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package type |
Box |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating shock |
1500 G |
| Non-operating vibration |
20 G |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 85 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Other features |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Warranty period |
5 year(s) |
