Samsung has unveiled its latest line of solid-state drives, the 990 Evo Plus, promising a significant performance boost over its predecessor without the need for DRAM. This new offering aims to deliver near-flagship speeds at a more accessible price point.
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| This image features the Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD, highlighting its sleek design and advanced technology, reflecting the product's promised performance and accessibility |
Performance Leap
The 990 Evo Plus boasts impressive specs:
- Sequential read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s
- Sequential write speeds up to 6,300 MB/s
- Random read performance up to 1,050K IOPS
- Random write performance up to 1,400K IOPS
These figures represent a substantial 45-50% improvement over the original 990 Evo series, approaching the performance of Samsung's top-tier 990 Pro drives.
Advanced Technology
Key features of the 990 Evo Plus include:
- 8th Generation V-NAND (3D TLC) technology
- DRAM-less controller using 5nm-class process technology
- PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2 interface support
- NVMe 2.0 compliance
- Nickel-coated heat spreader for improved thermal management
Efficiency and Reliability
Samsung claims the new heat shield design offers 73% greater power efficiency compared to the 990 Evo. The drives also support AES 256-bit encryption and TCG/Opal 2.0 for enhanced security.
Capacity and Pricing
The 990 Evo Plus will be available in three capacities:
- 1TB: MSRP $109.99
- 2TB: MSRP $184.99
- 4TB: MSRP $344.99
However, some retailers are already offering discounts, with the 1TB model available for as low as $79.99 at Walmart.
Warranty and Endurance
Samsung backs the 990 Evo Plus with a five-year limited warranty and impressive endurance ratings ranging from 600 TB to 2400 TB written, depending on the capacity.
While not quite matching the absolute peak performance of PCIe 5.0 drives, the 990 Evo Plus represents a compelling option for users seeking high-speed storage without breaking the bank. Its DRAM-less design and advanced controller technology demonstrate Samsung's continued innovation in the SSD market.