990 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
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Features
Awards & Recognitions
The Ultimate SSD
Reach maximum performance of PCIe® 4.0. Experience longer-lasting performance at amazing speed. The in-house controller's smart heat control delivers outstanding power efficiency while maintaining speed and performance to always keep you at the top of your game.
* PCIe 4.0’s best theoretical sequential read is 8000 MB/s - 990 PRO reaches 7,450 MB/s as of Q3, 2022.
PCIe 4.0 speed maximized
40%" and 55%" faster random read/write speeds than 980 PRO based on laboratory testing - up to 1400K/1550K IOPS, while sequential read/write speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s reach near maximum performance of PCIe® 4.0. Fly high in gaming, video and 3D editing, data analysis, and more.
* Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent Turbo Write technology being activated. Intelligent Turbo Write operates only within a specific data transfer size. Performance may vary depending on SSD’s firmware, system hardware & configuration and other factors. For detailed information, please contact your local service center
** Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core Processor CPU@3.80GHz, DDR4 3600MHz 16GBx2 (PC4-25600 Overclock), OS - Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Chipset - ASRock-X570 Taichi
*** To maximize the performance of the 990 PRO, please check whether your system supports PCIe 4.0 at the Intel or AMD website.
**** 4TB to be released in 2023.
Breakthrough power efficiency
More power-efficient performance. Higher performance usually consumes more power. But, 990 PRO uses less power with over 50%" improved performance per Watt over 980 PRO based on laboratory testing. This low-power design makes max PCIe® 4.0 performance possible with optimal power efficiency.
* 980 PRO Sequential Read/Write - 1,129/877 MB/Watt, 990 PRO Sequential Read/Write - 1380/1319 MB/Watt based on internal test result of 1TB capacity model.
Smart thermal solution
Speed beyond the heat. The nickel-coated controller and cutting-edge thermal control algorithm manage heat for unwavering performance. The heat spreader label controls NAND chip heat, while Dynamic Thermal Guard keeps temperatures optimal.
The champion maker
A superb gameplay experience. A more than 55%" improvement in random performance over 980 PRO bases on laboratory testing enables faster loads for ultimate gaming realism on PS5 and DirectStorage PC games.
* DirectStorage technology from Microsoft loads games faster by leveraging the multiple GB/sec speed of modern NVMe SSDs.
** Results are based on a comparison with Samsung 980 PRO based on laboratory testing.
Samsung Magician software
Unlock the full power of 990 PRO. Samsung Magician software's user-friendly suite of optimization tools gets you an excellent SSD performance. Protect data, get updates, monitor drive health, and set up LED colour combinations. Your personal SSD toolkit.
* Magician software provides a toolkit to manage the 990 PRO for best performance. This toolkit supports Integrative Drive health checks, performance benchmarks and optimizations, and encrypted drive and firmware updates.
* Magician software provides a toolkit to manage the 990 PRO for best performance. This toolkit supports Integrative Drive health checks, performance benchmarks and optimizations, and encrypted drive and firmware updates.
World's No.1 Flash Memory
Experience superb performance and reliability you get from the world's No.1 flash memory brand since 2003. All components and firmware are produced in-house, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, for integrated start-to-finish quality you can trust.
*Source: 2003-1H.2022 OMDIA data: NAND suppliers' revenue market share.
*Source: 2003-1H.2022 OMDIA data: NAND suppliers' revenue market share.
Specifications
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Application
Client PCs, Game Consoles
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Interface
PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
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Dimension (WxHxD)
80 x 22 x 2.3 mm
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Weight
Max 9.0 g
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Performance
Up to 7,450 MB/s
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Sequential Write
Up to 6,900 MB/s
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty or 600 TBW Limited Warranty
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Application
Client PCs, Game Consoles
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Capacity
1,000 GB (1 GB = 1 Billion byte by IDEMA)
* Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise) -
Form Factor
M.2 (2280)
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Interface
PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
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Dimension (WxHxD)
80 x 22 x 2.3 mm
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Weight
Max 9.0 g
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Storage Memory
Samsung V - NAND 3-bit MLC
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Controller
Samsung in - house Controller
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Cache Memory
Samsung 1 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
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TRIM Support
Supported
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S.M.A.R.T Support
Supported
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GC (Garbage Collection)
Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
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Encryption Support
AES 256 - bit Encryption (Class 0) TCG / Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
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WWN Support
Not supported
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Device Sleep Mode Support
Yes
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Sequential Read
Up to 7,450 MB/s
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Sequential Write
Up to 6,900 MB/s
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Random Read (4KB, QD32)
Up to 1,200,000 IOPS
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Random Write (4KB, QD32)
Up to 1,550,000 IOPS
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Random Read (4KB, QD1)
Up to 22,000 IOPS
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration -
Random Write (4KB, QD1)
Up to 80,000 IOPS
* Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
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Average Power Consumption (system level)
* Average: 5.4 W
* Maximum: 7.8 W (Burst mode)
* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration -
Power consumption (Idle)
Max. 50 mW
* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration -
Allowable Voltage
3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage
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Reliability (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
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Operating Temperature
0 - 70 ℃ Operating Temperature
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Shock
1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
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Installation Kit
Not Available
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Management SW
Magician Software for SSD management
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5-Year Limited Warranty or 600 TBW Limited Warranty
Reviews
990 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Customers praise blazing-fast speeds with 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write performance delivering instantaneous load times
- Most report flawless PS5 compatibility with games loading faster than the console's original drive
- Reviewers highlight the included heatsink and intuitive software for monitoring, updates, and seamless data migration
- Many appreciate high capacity options accommodating large game libraries without performance degradation
- Nearly all customers express strong approval and recommend the product without reservation
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2024-03-04
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2024-03-04
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2025-06-16
Cleveland, OH
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2023-07-17
Centreville
Samsung Brand Ambassador
smoon4: Thank you for your review of the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I’m glad to see you are loving the performance and ease of the drive. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us - Samsung Memory
2024-08-07
Colorado
2026-07-03
2023-01-25
Madison Heights
2026-06-26
2023-08-16
Anaheim
2023-08-16
San Francisco
2026-07-18
Poland Maine
2024-06-13
San Antonio, TX
2026-07-23
2024-06-13
New Jersey
2026-06-23
Utah
2023-07-17
Magnolia
2026-07-11
2024-06-21
Virginia
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Howie411: We appreciate you sharing the issues you’re experiencing with your 990 PRO with heatsink SSD, and that initial troubleshooting with Samsung Support was unable to resolve this. Please do reach out to us again so we can provide further troubleshooting assistance or begin warranty service. You can reach us at: 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) -- https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 990 PRO with heatsink SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer. We hope to hear from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2024-09-28
Dallas, Tx
2024-06-26
NYC
2023-04-11
Maryland
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Unhappy Customer: I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not match your expectations. This is not the quality we expect from our products. Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 990 PRO SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer. Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution or replacement. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. We hope you’ll give us a chance so we can provide you with the excellent experience we strive for. We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Samsung Memory
2023-07-25
Deer Park
Samsung Brand Ambassador
cowboysfan85089: Thanks for your review of Samsung's 990 PRO with heatsink SSD.I am happy to see you are enjoying the experience. This drive is designed to give you the best gameplay experience. A more than 55% improvement in random performance enables faster loads for ultimate gaming realism on PS5 and DirectStorage PC games. The heatsink’s futuristic design adds style to heat control, now with RGB lights. The in-house controller's smart heat control delivers our best power efficiency while maintaining ferocious performance that always keeps you at the top of your game. Should you ever have questions, please know we are always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. - Samsung Memory
2026-07-23
Texas
2024-09-25
NY
2023-07-19
Clinton
Samsung Brand Ambassador
tuarim: Thanks for purchasing the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I am happy to see you are enjoying the experience and the upgrade. Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us Thank you for sharing your experience with the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. - Samsung Memory
2023-07-28
Meridian
Samsung Brand Ambassador
KM60: Thank you for your review of the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I am happy to see you are enjoying the experience. Unleash the power of the Samsung 990 PRO for next-level computing. Reach max performance of PCIe 4.0 and experience longer-lasting, opponent-blasting speed. The in-house controller's smart heat control delivers supreme power efficiency while maintaining ferocious speed and performance, to always keep you at the top of your game. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. Thanks for choosing Samsung for your memory storage needs! - Samsung Memory
2024-09-02
2026-07-23
2023-07-25
Natick
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Dangerman: Thank you for your review of the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I am happy to see you are enjoying the benefits and the upgrade. Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us Thank you for choosing Samsung! - Samsung Memory
2023-12-10
california
2026-07-07
Michigan
2026-06-24
Washington DC
2025-07-29
Nairobi, Kenya
2023-07-25
Corona
Samsung Brand Ambassador
GamerJ: Thanks for your review of Samsung's 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I am happy to see that this drive is meeting your needs. This drive is designed for the best gameplay experience. A more than 55% improvement in random performance enables faster loads for ultimate gaming realism on PS5 and DirectStorage PC games. The heatsink’s futuristic design adds style to heat control, now with RGB lights. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. Again, thank you for taking the time to review our 990 PRO with heatsink SSD! - Samsung Memory
2023-02-08
Cleveland
2025-01-23
2025-01-23
2023-07-25
Ocoee
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Carlos0443: Thanks for sharing your review of Samsung’s 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. The 990 PRO with heatsink is designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. It reaches the PCIe Gen4 performance limits showing up to 7,450/6,900MB/s for Sequential Read/Write. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. - Samsung Memory
2024-08-31
New Port Richey, Florida
2025-01-21
Wichita, KS
2025-05-26
Portland, Oregon
2024-05-13
2026-06-24
Massachusetts, MA
2026-04-09
Carolina, PR
2024-10-25
California
2025-07-08
Connecticut
2024-05-29
2023-02-01
Denver
2025-04-12
2023-02-08
Thornwood
2023-01-25
Carrollton
2026-07-23
Wv
2026-04-11
St. Louis, Mo
2024-11-14
2023-02-15
Riverside
2023-07-19
Sterling
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caitlin128: Thanks for your review of the Samsung 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. I'm glad to see you are happy with the experience. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us Thanks for being a part of the Samsung family. - Samsung Memory
2025-12-20
2025-02-24
Arkansas
2025-11-26
Portland, Oregon
2025-01-16
Spring Hill, KS
2025-11-21
2025-07-26
Roswell, New Mexico
2023-07-17
Denver
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jaicen83: Thank you for sharing your review of the 990 PRO with heatsink SSD. Glad to hear you are happy with the benefits and experience. The 990 PRO with heatsink is designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. The integrated heatsink disperses heat to maintain speed, power, efficiency and thermal control, preventing downtime overheating on consoles and PCs. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please know we’re always here to help. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. - Samsung Memory
2025-09-15
Portland, OR
2025-05-31
2025-12-29
Chicago, IL
2025-08-25
California
2025-11-30
2024-06-12
North Augusta, SC
2026-05-12
2025-01-14
NC
2026-07-22
2025-08-05
2024-05-09
Southern California
2025-08-27
Barnstable,MA
2025-07-23
TEXAS
2024-02-14
Indiana
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bee144: I'm sorry that your experience fell short of expectations. We completely understand your frustrations, and we are here to help. Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 990 PRO SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer. Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution or replacement. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat 9AM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) -- https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Thank you for choosing Samsung, we hope to hear from you. - Samsung Memory
2026-04-13
Arkansas
2025-02-17
Burbank
2024-04-24
Virginia
2025-04-23
Texas
2023-07-17
Meridian
2024-07-31
Massachusetts
2025-05-13
New York NY
2023-02-14
Quincy
2026-06-27
Cedar Park TX
2025-05-27
Coeburn, Virginia
2026-07-18
Avon Lake, OH
2025-01-13
Ut
2023-08-04
Killeen
2025-05-14
Paramount, CA
2023-02-14
San Gabriel
2023-01-30
San Diego
2023-08-17
Cathedral City
2025-01-13
Temple, tx
2026-07-20
Colorado
2023-10-26
Colorado Springs, CO.
2023-02-14
Alhambra
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