SamsungReleased 2022
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 2000 GB up front.
36/100
2000 GB7450 MB/sNVMe6900 MB/s1400000 IOPS1200 TBW
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average sequential write
- Below-average dram cache size
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7450 MB/s
Sequential write6900 MB/s
Random performance
Random read (4K Q32)1400000
Random write (4K Q32)1550000
Controller and NAND
ControllerSamsung Pascal
NAND typeSamsung V7 (176-layer) 3-bit TLC V-NAND
DRAM cacheYes
DRAM cache size2048 MB
Host memory bufferNo
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1200 TBW
MTBF1500000 hours
Warranty5 years
Features
Hardware encryptionAES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, IEEE 1667
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedNo
PS5 compatibleYes
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD vs Crucial Crucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSDCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD
| SamsungSamsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSDThis page | CrucialCrucial T700 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 7450 MB/s | 12400 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 6900 MB/s | 11800 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1200 TBW | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB?
The BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 1TB scores 37/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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