New NVMe SSD affords improved efficiency, energy effectivity and interface flexibility
Samsung Electronics introduced the discharge of SSD 990 EVO — the most recent addition to the corporate’s lineup of shopper SSDs — which delivers excellent efficiency with optimized energy effectivity. Designed to reinforce on a regular basis computing experiences like gaming, work and video/picture modifying, the NVMe SSD is predicted to be a great SSD 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,” stated Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Reminiscence Model Product Biz Crew at Samsung Electronics. “The 990 EVO balances efficiency, energy effectivity and reliability, making it a flexible alternative for the most recent interface that’s appropriate for a wide range of on a regular basis duties, together with gaming, enterprise workflow and artistic endeavors.”
Enhanced Efficiency
The 990 EVO SSD affords enhanced efficiency of as much as 43% in comparison with the earlier mannequin, 970 EVO Plus SSD. 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.
Through the use of Host Reminiscence Buffer (HMB) expertise to straight hyperlink to the host processor’s DRAM, the 990 EVO SSD can obtain optimized efficiency regardless that it’s a DRAM-less SSD. Customers of the 990 EVO SSD will expertise quick loading speeds for video games and swift entry to massive information.
Improved Energy Effectivity and Sensible Thermal Resolution
The Samsung 990 EVO SSD improved energy effectivity of as much as 70% when in comparison with the 970 EVO Plus SSD, permitting customers prolonged utilization on PCs with extra battery life in comparison with the 970 EVO SSD. It additionally helps Fashionable Standby1which permits an on the spot on/off perform with uninterrupted web connectivity and seamless notification reception, even in low-power states.
The 990 EVO SSD’s warmth spreader label regulates the thermal situation of the NAND chip, permitting operations to 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 similar to gaming, enterprise and artistic workflow.
Supporting each PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, the 990 EVO SSD matches the wants for at present’s PCs supporting PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots whereas it additionally affords compatibility together with thermal management and energy financial savings for PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming functions.
The 990 EVO SSD is available in 1 terabyte (TB) and 2TB capability choices.
Samsung Magician Software program Help
Samsung Magician software program presents a set of optimization instruments for enhanced performance for all Samsung SSDs, together with the 990 EVO SSD. Customers can streamline the information migration course of for simple SSD upgrades. As well as, Samsung Magician protects invaluable knowledge, screens drive well being and notifies customers of firmware updates.
At the moment accessible to customers worldwide, the producer’s prompt retail worth (MSRP) for the 990 EVO SSD is $124.99 for the 1TB mannequin and $209.99 for the 2TB mannequin. For extra data — 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 | |
| Information 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 | |
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1 For detailed details about Fashionable Standby, please go to the Microsoft web site (https://be taught.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/part-selection#ssd-storage).
2 The NVM Categorical® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Categorical, 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 primarily based on IOmeter1.1.0. Efficiency might differ primarily based 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 knowledge or different data contained on Samsung Electronics’ merchandise or lack of revenue or income which can be incurred by the consumer. For extra data on the guarantee, please go to samsung.com/SSD or semiconductor.samsung.com/internal-ssd/
7 5 years or complete bytes written (TBW), whichever comes first. For extra data on the guarantee, please consult with the enclosed guarantee doc within the package deal.
