New NVMe SSD presents improved efficiency, energy effectivity and interface flexibility
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a world chief in superior reminiscence know-how, in the present day introduced the discharge of SSD 990 EVO — the most recent addition to the corporate’s lineup of shopper SSDs — which delivers highly effective efficiency with higher power effectivity. Designed to reinforce on a regular basis computing experiences like gaming, work and video/picture enhancing, the NVMe SSD is anticipated to be a really perfect resolution for a various vary of customers.
“Samsung has been leveraging its superior reminiscence applied sciences for optimized SSD options, and for our newest shopper product, we’ve mixed each innovation and practicality to reinforce the computing experiences for customers,” mentioned Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Reminiscence Model Product Biz Staff at Samsung Electronics. “The 990 EVO balances efficiency, energy effectivity and reliability, making it a flexible selection for the newest interface that’s appropriate for a wide range of on a regular basis duties, together with gaming, enterprise workflow and inventive endeavors.”
Enhanced Efficiency
The 990 EVO presents enhanced efficiency of as much as 43% in comparison with the earlier mannequin, 970 EVO Plus. Sequential learn speeds come as much as 5,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds as much as 4,200 MB/s. Random learn and write speeds additionally get a lift with as much as 700K enter/output operations per second (IOPS) and 800K IOPS, respectively.
Through the use of Host Reminiscence Buffer (HMB) know-how to straight hyperlink to the host processor’s DRAM, the SSD can obtain optimized efficiency even with a DRAM-less design. Customers upgrading from earlier mainstream SSDs will expertise considerably sooner loading speeds for video games and swift entry to giant information.
Improved Energy Effectivity and Good Thermal Answer
The Samsung 990 EVO improved energy effectivity of as much as 70% when in comparison with the 970 EVO Plus, permitting customers prolonged utilization on PCs with out the fixed concern for battery life. It additionally helps Trendy Standby,1 which allows an immediate on/off operate with uninterrupted web connectivity and seamless notification reception, even in low-power states.
The 990 EVO’s warmth spreader label successfully regulates the thermal situation of the NAND chip, permitting operations to persistently run at their highest ranges with out compromising drive integrity.
A Versatile SSD for Present and Future Computing
The 990 EVO is a flexible SSD created to satisfy present computing wants and in anticipation of future necessities. Customers can expertise seamless multitasking with a single SSD that caters to the calls for of on a regular basis reminiscent of gaming, enterprise and inventive workflow.
Supporting each PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, the 990 EVO suits the wants for in the present day’s PCs supporting PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots whereas it additionally presents compatibility together with thermal management and energy financial savings for PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming purposes.
The 990 EVO is available in 1 terabyte (TB) and 2TB capability choices.
Samsung Magician Software program Assist
Samsung Magician software program presents a set of optimization instruments for enhanced performance for all Samsung SSDs, together with the 990 EVO. Customers can streamline the information migration course of for SSD upgrades effortlessly and securely. As well as, Samsung Magician protects useful information, displays drive well being and notifies well timed firmware updates.
At present out there to shoppers worldwide, the producer’s advised retail worth (MSRP) for 990 EVO is $124.99 for the 1TB mannequin and $209.99 for the 2TB mannequin. For extra info — together with guarantee particulars — please go to samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/.
Samsung SSD 990 EVO Specs
| Class | Samsung SSD 990 EVO | |
| Interface | PCIe® Gen 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe® 2.02 | |
| Type Issue | M.2 (2280) | |
| Storage Reminiscence | Samsung V-NAND 3-TLC | |
| Controller | Samsung In-house Controller | |
| Capability3 | 1TB | 2TB |
| Sequential Learn/Write Velocity 4,5 | As much as 5,000 MB/s, As much as 4,200 MB/s | |
| Random Learn/Write Velocity (QD32) 4,5 | As much as 680K IOPS, 800K IOPS | As much as 700K IOPS, 800K IOPS |
| Administration Software program | Samsung Magician Software program | |
| Knowledge Encryption |
AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) |
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| Complete Bytes Written | 600TB | 1200TB |
| Guarantee 6 | 5-year Restricted Guarantee 7 | |
1 For detailed details about Trendy Standby, please go to the Microsoft web site (https://study.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/part-selection#ssd-storage).
2 The NVM Specific® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Specific, Inc.
3 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A sure portion of capability could also be used for system file and upkeep use, so the precise capability might differ from what’s indicated on the product label.
4,5 Sequential and random efficiency measurements are based mostly on IOmeter1.1.0. Efficiency might fluctuate based mostly on an SSD’s firmware model, system {hardware} & configuration.
Take a look at system configuration: AMD Ryzen9 7950x 16-Core Processor CPU@4.5GHzDDR5 4800MHz 16GBx2 (PC5-38400), OS-Home windows 11 Professional 64bit, Chipset – ASRock X670E Taichi
6 Samsung Electronics shall not be chargeable for any loss, together with however not restricted to lack of information or different info contained on Samsung Electronics’ merchandise or lack of revenue or income which can be incurred by the person. For extra info on the guarantee, please go to samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/
7 5 years or whole bytes written (TBW), whichever comes first. For extra info on the guarantee, please check with the enclosed guarantee doc within the package deal.
