Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB | 2000 | 10378 | 3787 | 4577 | 388.17 | 303.63 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB | 2000 | 10341 | 3764 | 4601 | 388.05 | 316.50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB | 2000 | 10341 | 3764 | 4601 | 388.05 | 316.50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB | 2000 | 10341 | 3764 | 4601 | 388.05 | 316.50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
The measurement of the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB should be used.
The Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB is a high-end NVMe SSD based on the latest PCIe 4.0 technology. It offers high performance and large storage capacity for demanding applications and users. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
- Model: Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB
- Capacity: 2 TB (terabytes)
- Form factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe 1.3c)
- NAND-Typ: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
- Controller: Samsung Elpis Controller
- Cache: LPDDR4 DRAM Cache
- Read speed: Up to 7,450 MB/s
- Write speed: Up to 6,900 MB/s
- IOPS: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) for random reading
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1.5 million hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Dimensions: Approx. 80mm x 22mm x 2.38mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 8 grams
Features:
- High Speed: The SSD offers outstanding read speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,900 MB/s, making it one of the fastest NVMe SSDs on the market.
- PCIe 4.0 Support: Uses the PCIe 4.0 interface, which is twice as fast as PCIe 3.0, providing a significant performance boost.
- Samsung Elpis Controller: The advanced controller ensures high performance and efficiency through improved data processing and management.
- LPDDR4 DRAM Cache: DRAM cache improves overall performance by providing faster access to frequently used data and reducing latency.
- Samsung V-NAND technology: Uses 3-bit MLC (Multi-Level Cell) NAND for high storage density and reliability.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed with optimizations to reduce energy consumption and heat generation, contributing to better overall energy efficiency.
- True durability and reliability: High MTBF and advanced wear-leveling technologies ensure long life and reliable data integrity.
Areas of application:
- High-performance computing: Ideal for powerful desktop PCs, workstations and servers where high data processing and access times are required.
- Gaming: Perfect for gamers as it significantly reduces game loading times and provides a smoother gaming experience.
- Multimedia Editing: Especially useful for editing large media files such as videos and photos where fast writing and reading operations are required.
- Professional applications: Suitable for applications that require high bandwidth and fast data processing, such as virtualization, databases, and scientific computing.
- System Drive: Can be used as the main drive for operating systems and applications to improve system performance and boot times.
Summary:
The Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB is a high-performance NVMe SSD designed for users who need maximum speed and capacity. With a capacity of 2 TB and impressive speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s read and 6,900 MB/s write, it offers exceptional performance. PCIe 4.0 support, the advanced Samsung Elpis controller and the LPDDR4 DRAM cache make it one of the best options for demanding applications, gaming and professional data processing. Its high reliability and energy efficiency round off the overall package and make it an excellent choice for modern high-performance systems.
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Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB 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 990 PRO 2TB.
The Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.