Client SSD
Samsung 990 PRO
Flagship Gen4 client SSD at 7,450 MB/s for creators and gaming builds
Samsung · M.2 2280 · Image: samsung.com
PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD reaching 7,450/6,900 MB/s with high power efficiency, in 1 TB to 4 TB capacities.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Capacities
- 1 TB2 TB4 TB
In the Solid State Drives portfolio
The 990 PRO sits at the top of Samsung's Gen4 client line, pushing PCIe 4.0 close to its practical ceiling at 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s write. An in-house controller and V-NAND TLC deliver up to 1,400K/1,550K random IOPS for game loading and creative applications.
Samsung emphasizes performance per watt, with meaningful efficiency gains over the 980 PRO generation, plus a nickel-coated controller and optional heatsink model for sustained transfers and PlayStation 5 installs. Capacities span 1 TB to 4 TB with Samsung Magician management software.
Verified specification
Figures as published by Samsung. Availability and firmware options are confirmed at quotation.
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Capacities | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Sequential Read | Up to 7,450 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 6,900 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1,400K IOPS |
| NAND Type | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
| DRAM | LPDDR4 cache |
| Endurance | Up to 2,400 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years |
