Samsung 990 is a compact internal NVMe SSD for the M.2 slot for fast PCs and laptops. It offers PCIe 4.0 x4, very snappy loading of games and apps, and high speeds up to 7,250/6,450 MB/s (sequential read/write). Thanks to its focus on energy efficiency, it is also suitable for devices with limited power, and drive management is made easier by Samsung Magician software.
Compact M.2 module for modern builds
The slim M.2 form factor is easy to install into a compatible slot on a motherboard or in a laptop. An ideal choice for clean and space-saving builds where both space and performance matter.
PCIe 4.0 speed for gaming and work
Thanks to PCIe 4.0 x4 and the NVMe protocol, the drive achieves sequential speeds up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,450 MB/s write. This means faster loading, snappier copying, and smoother work with large files.
Efficient operation and management via Samsung Magician
The 990 model is designed with an emphasis on energy efficiency (according to the manufacturer, up to 38% better performance per watt compared to the 990 PRO), which you will appreciate even in laptops. In the Samsung Magician app, you can monitor drive status, manage settings, and download the latest firmware updates.
Enjoy fast system response and smooth data transfers thanks to modern Samsung 990 storage. The drive is designed for demanding games, work with large libraries of high-resolution photos, and exporting large project files – with PCIe 4.0 support, you spend less time waiting and more time gaming and creating.
Main advantages:
- High performance: sequential read/write up to 7,250/6,450 MB/s
- Fast work with small files: random read/write up to 860K/1,200K IOPS
- Higher efficiency: according to the manufacturer, up to 38% better performance per watt compared to the 990 PRO
- Room to grow: the 990 series is available up to 2 TB (this variant has 1 TB)
- Samsung Magician: tools for drive management, health checks, and firmware updates
Build or upgrade with confidence: Samsung 990 is a simple and reliable solution for modern configurations where you want fast storage, stable performance, and convenient management.
Specifications
- Product type
- Internal SSD
- Series
- Samsung 990
- Capacity
- 1 TB
- Form factor
- M.2 (module)
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Protocol
- NVMe
- Sequential read (max.)
- up to 7,250 MB/s
- Sequential write (max.)
- up to 6,450 MB/s
- Random read (max.)
- up to 860K IOPS
- Random write (max.)
- up to 1,200K IOPS
- Energy efficiency
- according to the manufacturer, up to 38% better performance per watt compared to the 990 PRO
- Software
- Samsung Magician (drive management, health check, firmware updates)
- Series note
- The 990 series is available up to 2 TB (this variant: 1 TB)
