Upgrade to breathtaking NVMe™ speed
It’s time to maximize your PC’s potential with the 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is the smart choice for outstanding SSD performance, and it’s all backed by an NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 technology.
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Packed with speed
Get right to it. The 980 harnesses nearly all the speed advantages of PCIe 3.0 through HMB technology and dramatic NVMe efficiency. The DRAM-less design delivers exceptional value, achieving breakneck sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,000 MB/s*, over 6.2x the speed of SATA SSDs.
* Performance may vary depending on the SSD’s firmware version, system and hardware configuration. Performance measurements are based on IOmeter 1.1.0. The write performances were measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology activated. Intelligent TurboWrite operates only within a specific data transfer size. For detailed information, please contact your local service center* Test system configuration: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz,DDR4 2133MHz 8GBx2 OS-Windows 10 Pro 64bit Asrock Z-170 Extreme7+* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung SATA SSDs.* HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology enables the SSD to use the DRAM of the host system for read/write caching and buffering.
Keep moving with Full Power Mode
Keep your SSD running at peak level for nonstop, consistent high performance with Full Power Mode. Switch it on through Samsung Magician software to always keep your SSD in active mode. Instantly jump right back to intensive work with huge files, graphics-heavy games, or even normal PC usage.
Built for the long run
Keep your files safe with an SSD that’s in it for the long haul. With up to 600 TBW and a 5-year limited warranty, the 980’s optimized endurance comes with proven reliability thanks to Samsung’s in-house solutions, from the state-of-the-art controller to V-NAND and the latest firmware.
*TBW : Terabytes written* Warrantied TBW for 980: 150 TBW for 250GB model, 300 TBW for 500GB model, 600 TBW for 1TB model.* 5 years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.
Reliable thermal control
High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 uses nickel coating to help manage the controller’s heat level and a heat spreader label to deliver effective thermal control of the NAND chip.
Smart thermal solution
Embedded with Samsung’s cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, the 980 manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance. To minimize performance fluctuations in the long haul, Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard technology maintains the 980’s temperature at optimal levels.
Samsung Magician software
Unlock the full power of the 980 with Samsung Magician’s intuitive yet advanced optimization tools. Monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates with Magician to ensure you’re always getting the best performance out of your SSD.
World’s No. 1 Flash Memory
Experience superior performance and reliability that you can only get from the world’s number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung’s world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust.
* Source: 2003-2020 IHS Markit data: NAND suppliers’ revenue market share.
General Feature
| Application | Client PCs |
| Capacity | 500GB (1GB=1 Billion byte by IDEMA) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise) |
| Form Factor | M.2 (2280) |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
| Dimension (WxHxD) | 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm) |
| Weight | Max 8.0 g Weight |
| Storage Memory | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC |
| Controller | Samsung in-house controller |
| Cache Memory | HMB(Host Memory Buffer) |
Key Features
| Trim Support | TRIM Supported |
| S.M.A.R.T. Support | S.M.A.R.T Supported |
| GC (Garbage Collection) | Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive) |
| WWN Support | Not supported |
| Device Sleep Mode Support | Yes |
Performance
| Sequential Read | Up to 3,100 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
| Sequential Write | Up to 2,600 MB/s * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
| Random Read (4KB, QD32) | Up to 400,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
| Random Write (4KB, QD32) | Up to 470,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
| Random Read (4KB, QD1) | Up to 17,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
| Random Write (4KB, QD1) | Up to 54,000 IOPS * Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration |
Storage
| Average Power Consumption (system level) | *Average: 4.3 W*Maximum: 5.6 W (Burst mode)* Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration |
| Power consumption (Idle) | Max. 45 mW * Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration |
| Allowable Voltage | 3.3 V ± 5 % Allowable voltage |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 70 ℃ Operating Temperature |
| Shock | 1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine) |
Accessories
| Installation Kit | Not Available |
Software
| Management SW | Magician Software for SSD management |
Warranty
| Product | 5-Year Limited Warrantyor 300 TBW Limited Warranty |