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Samsung 990

2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V9V2T0BW

Capacity: 2000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Warranty: 3 years

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Samsung 980 PRO

Compared with · Samsung 990

Warranty3 years → 5 years
Cache arrangementHost Memory Buffer (HMB) → 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
ControllerSamsung in-house controller → Samsung Elpis
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 7000 MB/s

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Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 5100 MB/s
Rated random read850000 IOPS → 1000000 IOPS
Rated random write1200000 IOPS → 1000000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold800 TB → 1200 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Exact model: 2 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8P2T0BW

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No factory heatsink, so plan for motherboard or case cooling. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache.Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity2000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 990 PRO

Compared with · Samsung 990

Warranty3 years → 5 years
Cache arrangementHost Memory Buffer (HMB) → 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 7450 MB/s sequential read; up to 6900 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 7450 MB/s
Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 6900 MB/s

4 more differences

Rated random read850000 IOPS → 1400000 IOPS
Rated random write1200000 IOPS → 1550000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold800 TB → 1200 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Exact model: 2 TB · without factory heatsink · MZ-V9P2T0BW

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No factory heatsink, so plan for motherboard or case cooling. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.Samsung 990 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 990 PRO — exact UK 2 TB product page
It also works in PCIe 3.0 slots, but its rated speeds need a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.Samsung 990 PRO — manufacturer specifications

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Capacity2000 GB

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Samsung 990 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Form factorM.2 2280

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Samsung 990 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Samsung 990 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Limited warranty time5 years

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Coverage ends at the time limit or write threshold, whichever occurs first; full Samsung terms and eligibility apply.

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Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink

Compared with · Samsung 990

Warranty3 years → 5 years
Factory heatsinkNo → Yes
Cache arrangementHost Memory Buffer (HMB) → 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 7450 MB/s sequential read; up to 6900 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 7450 MB/s

5 more differences

Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 6900 MB/s
Rated random read850000 IOPS → 1400000 IOPS
Rated random write1200000 IOPS → 1550000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold800 TB → 1200 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Exact model: 2 TB · M.2 2280 with factory heatsink · MZ-V9P2T0CW

Sources: 37 of 40 specifications cited.

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The fitted heatsink makes the drive 25 mm wide and 8.88 mm tall, so check clearance, and Samsung says not to remove it. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink — capacity-specific datasheet
It also works in PCIe 3.0 slots, but its rated speeds need a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity2000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

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Samsung 980

Compared with · Samsung 990

Capacity2000 GB → 1000 GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe → PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
Warranty3 years → 5 years
ControllerSamsung in-house controller → Samsung Pablo
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s cached sequential write

6 more differences

Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 3500 MB/s
Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 3000 MB/s
Rated random read850000 IOPS → 500000 IOPS
Rated random write1200000 IOPS → 480000 IOPS
Warranty write threshold800 TB → 600 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Form factor M.2 2280

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Exact model: 1 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-V8V1T0BW

Sources: 45 of 48 specifications cited.

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DRAM-less design that borrows system memory through Host Memory Buffer, and it is limited to PCIe 3.0 x4. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed for this model.Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

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Capacity1000 GB

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Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Form factorM.2 2280

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Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Interface and versionPCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe

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Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 — capacity-specific datasheet

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

Samsung 980 — manufacturer specifications Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Compared with · Samsung 990

Warranty3 years → 5 years
Drive management softwareSamsung Magician → GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 7100 MB/s
Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 6500 MB/s

2 more differences

Warranty write threshold800 TB → 1400 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Exact model: 2 TB · M.2 2280 single-sided without heatsink · AG470E2TB

Sources: 23 of 23 specifications cited.

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The data sheet lists no external DDR cache; the drive relies on Host Memory Buffer support, which GIGABYTE says is only supported by Windows 10 and 11.GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)
GIGABYTE names no controller and gives no post-cache write speed, random IOPS or idle power figures; its specification page lists only maximum operating power (5.52 W read, 6.02 W write).GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

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Capacity2000 GB

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1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

Form factorM.2 2280

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GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold or when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) reaches 100; eligibility and full terms apply.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300

Compared with · Samsung 990

Warranty3 years → 5 years
ControllerSamsung in-house controller → Phison E18
Hardware encryption supportAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667 → AES-256
Drive management softwareSamsung Magician → GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox
Rated performance and conditionsUp to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write → Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,850 MB/s sequential write

4 more differences

Rated sequential read7250 MB/s → 7300 MB/s
Rated sequential write6450 MB/s → 6850 MB/s
Warranty write threshold800 TB → 1400 TB
Warranty terms and endurance if applicable3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply → 5 years or 1400 TB written, whichever comes first; coverage also ends when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) in GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox reaches 100; limited-warranty terms apply

Same: Capacity 2000 GB · Form factor M.2 2280 · Interface PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Exact model: 2 TB · M.2 2280 double-sided without heat spreader · AG4732TB N

Sources: 28 of 28 specifications cited.

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The 2 TB module is double-sided and 3.5 mm thick, so check the clearance of the host M.2 slot.GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)
This version has no heat spreader, and GIGABYTE gives no post-cache write speed or random IOPS figures.GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page

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Capacity2000 GB

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1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Form factorM.2 2280

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GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)

Interface and versionPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Match the host interface and available lanes; interface generation is not measured application performance.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page

Limited warranty time5 years

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Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold or when NVMe 'Percentage Used' (SMART ID 05) reaches 100; eligibility and full terms apply.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD (without heat spreader) data sheet (EDM, 1 TB and 2 TB)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD 2TB (w/o heat spreader) (AG4732TB N) — official US specification page

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