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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB
Samsung's DRAM-less Gen4 drive with 7,250 MB/s reads, efficient but currently out of stock at Samsung's own store.
- 2,000 GB
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- M.2 2280
- TLC
- 7,250 MB/s
PCPR score
7.3
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$580Nov 9
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The short version
The 990 EVO Plus is Samsung's DRAM-less NVMe drive, using a Piccolo controller and 236-layer TLC over PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2. The 2TB model is rated for 7,250 MB/s reads and 6,300 MB/s writes. Tom's Hardware found reasonable all-round speed and good efficiency but questioned its pricing. It suits laptops and mainstream desktops. Samsung's own store lists the 2TB as out of stock, so availability needs checking.
Pros
- 7,250 MB/s rated reads without DRAM
- Runs on PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2
- Power-efficient in Tom's Hardware testing
- Five-year warranty and 1,200 TBW at 2TB
Cons
- Samsung's list price is high for a DRAM-less drive
- Out of stock at Samsung's own store when checked
- No DRAM cache
Best for
- Laptops that benefit from efficiency
- Mainstream desktops
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 2,000 GB
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
Performance
- NAND
- TLC
- DRAM cache
- No
- Controller
- Samsung Piccolo
- Sequential read
- 7,250 MB/s
- Sequential write
- 6,300 MB/s
Features
- Endurance
- 1,200 TBW
- Warranty
- 5 years
Physical
- Heatsink included
- No
Compatibility notes
- PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2 M.2 2280; a PCIe 5.0 x2 link reaches the same rated speeds as Gen4 x4.
- Single-sided layout, which helps in slim laptops.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedRegards it as the drive the original 990 EVO should have been, with sensible speed and efficiency for a DRAM-less design, while doubting whether its pricing makes sense.
3.5/5 · 2024-10-28
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MixedPC Gamer found this drive efficient with strong sequential speeds and cool operation, but weak random 4K performance and uncompetitive pricing against rivals like the Crucial T500.
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PositiveStorageReview found the 2TB drive delivers large speed gains over the 990 EVO, with strong efficiency, good thermal behavior, and excellent Magician software support.
2024-10-22
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Common questions
Is the 990 EVO Plus a PCIe 5.0 drive?
It can use a PCIe 5.0 link, but only two lanes, so its rated speed stays in PCIe 4.0 territory rather than matching true Gen5 x4 drives.
Does the 990 EVO Plus have DRAM?
No. Tom's Hardware lists it as DRAM-less, relying on host memory buffer with Samsung's Piccolo controller.
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