Near the upper range of PCIe 4.0 sequential performance for fast loading and large-file workflows.
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PCIe 4.0. 7,450 MB/s. 1TB. 600 TBW.
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
The Samsung 990 PRO 1TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD engineered for gaming, demanding applications, and professional workloads, delivering sequential reads up to 7,450 MB/s and writes up to 6,900 MB/s.
Samsung's in-house controller, V-NAND, onboard DRAM, Dynamic Thermal Guard, and Magician software combine performance, thermal management, monitoring, and optimization in a compact M.2 2280 drive.
7,450MB/s read
6,900MB/s write
1TBcapacity
High sequential write throughput supports demanding transfers and content workflows.
Strong random performance helps the drive remain responsive during intensive workloads.
Rated endurance is backed by Samsung's five-year or 600 TBW limited warranty terms.
Flagship PCIe 4.0 Performance
Up to 7,450 MB/s Read
The 990 PRO is designed to extract exceptional performance from a PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface for responsive systems and demanding workloads.
7,450 MB/s Read
High sequential read throughput accelerates large-file access and compatible application loading.
6,900 MB/s Write
Fast sequential writes support demanding transfers, editing workflows, and data-intensive tasks.
1,400K Read IOPS
Random read performance reaches up to 1.4 million IOPS under Samsung's specified test conditions.
1,550K Write IOPS
Random write performance reaches up to 1.55 million IOPS under specified conditions.
Samsung-Engineered Storage
In-House Controller + V-NAND
Samsung integrates its own controller, NAND, DRAM, and firmware to create a tightly optimized storage platform.
Samsung Controller
An in-house controller manages the drive's high-speed PCIe NVMe operation.
Samsung V-NAND
Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC storage memory provides the drive's 1TB capacity.
1GB LPDDR4 Cache
Samsung specifies 1GB of Low Power DDR4 SDRAM cache memory on the 1TB model.
NVMe 2.0
The drive uses the NVMe 2.0 protocol over a PCI Express Gen 4.0 x4 interface.
Efficient High-Speed Operation
Improved Performance per Watt
Samsung states that the 990 PRO delivers up to 50% improved performance per watt compared with the 980 PRO.
Up to 50% Improvement
Improved performance-per-watt efficiency helps maximize PCIe 4.0 performance more efficiently than the prior 980 PRO.
Dynamic Thermal Guard
Samsung's thermal management monitors drive temperature to help maintain appropriate operating conditions.
Nickel-Coated Controller
Samsung uses a nickel-coated controller as part of the drive's thermal management design.
Compact M.2 2280
The slim 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm form factor fits compatible desktops, laptops, and other M.2 systems.
Drive Management
Samsung Magician Software
Samsung Magician provides a centralized toolkit for compatible Samsung SSD monitoring, maintenance, and optimization.
Drive Health
Monitor compatible drive health information and key SSD status indicators.
Performance Benchmark
Benchmark supported Samsung SSDs and review their measured performance.
Firmware Updates
Manage available firmware updates through Samsung's SSD software toolkit.
Optimization Tools
Access supported performance and drive-management functions from one application.
Built for Long-Term Use
600 TBW + 5-Year Limited Warranty
The 1TB 990 PRO is rated for up to 600 TBW and carries Samsung's five-year limited warranty, subject to the applicable endurance limit.
600 TBW
Samsung specifies a total bytes written endurance rating of 600TB for the 1TB model.
5-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty coverage is limited to five years or the specified 600 TBW endurance threshold.
1.5M Hours MTBF
Samsung specifies reliability of 1.5 million hours mean time between failures.
AES 256-Bit
Hardware encryption support includes AES 256-bit with TCG/Opal and IEEE1667 support.
Premium PCIe 4.0 Storage
Key Features
High-end PCIe 4.0 performance, Samsung-designed components, thermal management, software tools, and strong endurance.
✓1TB capacity
✓M.2 2280 form factor
✓PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface
✓NVMe 2.0
✓Up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read
✓Up to 6,900 MB/s sequential write
✓Up to 1,400K IOPS random read (QD32)
✓Up to 1,550K IOPS random write (QD32)
✓Samsung in-house controller
✓Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
✓1GB Samsung Low Power DDR4 SDRAM cache
✓TRIM support
✓S.M.A.R.T. support
✓AES 256-bit encryption support
✓TCG/Opal and IEEE1667 support
✓Dynamic Thermal Guard
✓Samsung Magician software support
✓Up to 50% improved performance per watt vs. 980 PRO
✓1.5 million hours MTBF
✓600 TBW endurance
✓5-year limited warranty or 600 TBW
✓80 × 22 × 2.3 mm
✓Maximum 9 g drive weight
Fast Storage for Demanding Systems
Perfect For
The 990 PRO is suited to systems where storage responsiveness, throughput, and endurance matter.
Fast Game Storage
High read throughput helps reduce storage bottlenecks in compatible gaming systems.
Large-File Performance
Fast sequential reads and writes support demanding media and project workflows.
High Random I/O
Strong random performance supports responsive data-heavy applications and multitasking.
PCIe 4.0 NVMe
A strong upgrade for compatible systems that can take advantage of PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 storage.
Detailed Model Information
Technical Specifications
Specifications aligned with Samsung's official 990 PRO 1TB documentation for model MZ-V9P1T0B/AM.
| Brand | Samsung |
| Series | 990 PRO |
| Model / MPN | MZ-V9P1T0B/AM |
| Capacity | 1,000 GB / 1TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential Read | Up to 7,450 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 6,900 MB/s |
| Random Read (QD32) | Up to 1,400K IOPS |
| Random Write (QD32) | Up to 1,550K IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung in-house controller |
| Storage Memory | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC |
| Cache Memory | Samsung 1GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM |
| TRIM | Supported |
| S.M.A.R.T. | Supported |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal, IEEE1667 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Shock Resistance | 1,500G, 0.5 ms, half sine |
| MTBF | 1.5 million hours |
| Endurance | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty or 600 TBW |
| Dimensions | 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm |
| Drive Weight | Maximum 9.0 g |
| Colour | Black |
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Helpful Answers
FAQs
How fast is the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB?
Samsung rates it for sequential reads up to 7,450 MB/s and sequential writes up to 6,900 MB/s under specified test conditions.
Does the Samsung 990 PRO support PCIe 4.0?
Yes. It uses a PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface with the NVMe 2.0 protocol.
Does this model include a heatsink?
No. MZ-V9P1T0B/AM is the standard 990 PRO 1TB M.2 model without the integrated heatsink used on Samsung's separate heatsink variant.
What endurance rating does the 1TB model have?
Samsung specifies 600 TBW for the 1TB 990 PRO.
What is the warranty?
Samsung specifies a five-year limited warranty or the 600 TBW endurance limit, whichever applies first under the warranty terms.
Does it have onboard DRAM?
Yes. Samsung specifies 1GB of Low Power DDR4 SDRAM cache memory for the 1TB model.
What software can manage the SSD?
Samsung Magician provides supported drive-health checks, benchmarking, optimization, and firmware management tools.
What size is the drive?
It uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor and measures 80 × 22 × 2.3 mm.
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