Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 7906 | 3733 | 2575 | 729.48 | 510.89 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 7860 | 3724 | 2584 | 732.07 | 516.81 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 6715 | 2728 | 2567 | 467.54 | 388.31 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 6714 | 2727 | 2590 | 443.15 | 361.60 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 5702 | 2214 | 2372 | 335.05 | 220.86 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB | 250 | 3754 | 3754 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB should be used.
The Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB is a high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) from Samsung that belongs to the 980 PRO series. This series is known for its exceptional speed and reliability, making it an excellent choice for performance-intensive applications. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB
2. Interface:
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe 1.3c)
- Compatibility: Backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 and NVMe 1.2
3. Capacity:
- 250 GB (Gigabyte)
4. Memory chip technology:
- Speicher: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC (Multi-Level Cell)
- Controller: Samsung Elpis Controller
5. Performance:
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 7,000 MB/s (megabytes per second)
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 5,000 MB/s
- Random Read/Write Speed ​​(IOPS): Up to 600,000 IOPS for reading and 550,000 IOPS for writing
6. Form factor:
- Form factor: M.2 2280 (80 mm length, 22 mm width)
7. Physical dimensions:
- Dimensions: Approximately 80 x 22 x 2.38 mm (L x W x H)
8. Weight:
- Weight: Approximately 8 g
Features:
1. PCIe 4.0 x4 interface: Provides a very high data transfer rate of up to 7,000 MB/s reading and 5,000 MB/s writing, which greatly improves performance over PCIe 3.0 SSDs.
2. Samsung Elpis Controller: The advanced controller optimizes the performance and efficiency of the SSD.
3. Samsung V-NAND technology: The 3D V-NAND technology enables high performance and reliability while consuming low power.
4. Hardware Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects your data with secure encryption without sacrificing performance.
5. Dynamic Thermal Guard: This technology monitors the temperature of the SSD and adjusts the performance to prevent overheating and performance loss.
Areas of application:
1. System Drive: Ideal as the primary drive for operating systems and applications to ensure fast system boot time and high application performance.
2. Gaming: Perfect for installing and running games as it significantly reduces loading times and improves overall system performance.
3. Multimedia production: Works well for editing large media files like videos and photos thanks to its fast read and write speeds.
4. Performance-intensive applications: Ideal for applications that require high data rates, such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing.
Special features:
- Extremely high speed: The SSD offers top performance in data transfer and is especially useful for applications that require high performance.
- Future-proof: With PCIe 4.0 support, the SSD offers high bandwidth and is future-proof for upcoming hardware and software developments.
- Compatibility: The SSD is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 and NVMe 1.2, making it versatile.
- Energy Efficiency: The SSD offers high performance while consuming low power, making it ideal for laptops and mobile devices.
Conclusion:
The Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB is a powerful and reliable SSD that stands out for its high speed and advanced technology. With a maximum sequential read speed of up to 7,000 MB/s and a write speed of up to 5,000 MB/s, it offers exceptional performance for system drives, gaming, multimedia production, and other performance-intensive applications. Support for PCIe 4.0 and advanced features such as hardware encryption and Dynamic Thermal Guard make it a top choice for users looking for a fast and reliable storage solution.
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Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB.
The Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 980 PRO 250GB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.