Samsung
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB
The Samsung 990 PRO 1TB lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 1000 GB.
39/100
1000 GB7450 MB/sPCIe 5.06900 MB/s600 TBWM.2 2280
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 5.0
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7450 MB/s
Sequential write6900 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance600 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 PRO 1TB vs Sabrent Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
Samsung 990 PRO 1TBSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
| SamsungSamsung 990 PRO 1TBThis page | SabrentSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 39 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 7450 MB/s | 14000 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6900 MB/s | 12000 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 600 TBW | 1400 TBWBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD?
The Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
