Samsung
Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 4000 GB.
48/100
4000 GB7450 MB/sNVMe6900 MB/s2400 TBWM.2
£549best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average capacity
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity4000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
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
Endurance2400 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedYes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD vs Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB
Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSDRocket 4 Plus G 4TB
| SamsungSamsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSDThis page | SabrentRocket 4 Plus G 4TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 49 /100Better |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 4000 GB |
| Seq read | 7450 MB/sBetter | 7300 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6900 MB/sBetter | 6800 MB/s |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 |
| TBW | 2400 TBW | 2800 TBWBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB?
The Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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SABRENT Rocket Enterprise PCIe 4.0 U.2 15.36TB NVMe SSD
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB
The Rocket 4 Plus G 4TB scores higher and adds headroom for demanding setups.
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