Samsung 980 PRO M.2 NVMe

The Samsung 980 PRO M.2 NVMe is a high-performance internal SSD designed by Samsung Electronics and launched in September 2020. This drive utilizes the advanced PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with a data transfer rate of 64GT/s and operates on the NVMe 1.3c protocol, ensuring rapid data processing and reduced latency.

Key features include:

• Form Factor: M.2 (2280), which provides a compact and versatile design for various system configurations.
• Memory Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell) 3D NAND, combined with DDR4 DRAM for efficient data handling.
• Controller: Samsung’s Phoenix controller, which optimizes performance and reliability.

Performance-wise, the Samsung 980 PRO excels with impressive sequential read and write speeds of 7,000MB/s and 5,000MB/s, respectively. It also boasts 1,000K IOPS for both read and write operations, making it ideal for demanding applications and gaming.

Additional features:

• Compatibility with gaming consoles like the PS5.
• Support for essential functionalities such as TRIM, Garbage Collection (GC), SLC caching, and S.M.A.R.T.
• Enhanced security with AES encryption.
• Comprehensive software support, including migration tools and management features.

The SSD offers durability with a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 1.5 million hours and a TBW (Total Bytes Written) of 600TB. It comes with a 5-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability.

This drive does not include a built-in heatsink, which may be a consideration depending on the usage environment. The compact dimensions (80.15mm x 22.15mm x 2.38mm) and lightweight design (9g) make it an excellent choice for high-performance computing needs.