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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E vs Samsung 990

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

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

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Exact model & source notes

GIGABYTE's AORUS Gen4 7000E is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD in a single-sided M.2 2280 module. The 2 TB version is rated up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write, uses 3D TLC NAND with Host Memory Buffer caching instead of an external DRAM cache, and has a 5-year or 1,400 TB limited warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E for

Higher stated warranty write threshold: 1,400 TB vs 800 TB
Higher stated limited warranty time: 5 years vs 3 years

Choose the Samsung 990 for

Higher stated rated sequential read: 7,250 MB/s vs 7,100 MB/s

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 10 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Samsung 990

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

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Exact model & source notes

Samsung's 990 is a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD in a bare M.2 2280 module, rated up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,450 MB/s write. It uses Host Memory Buffer caching rather than a listed onboard DRAM cache, and its limited warranty runs 3 years or 800 TB written.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Write rating

The manufacturer’s published total-write rating. Read each drive’s workload and warranty conditions below: a TBW rating is not always the warranty cutoff. It is not a predicted failure point or reliability score.

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1,400 TB

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 3000TB, 1400TB and 700TB in the same order as its 4000 GB, 2000 GB and 1000 GB columns; 1400 TB is the 2 TB value. Evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard; not a guaranteed failure point.

Source 1

Samsung 990800 TB

Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for the 2 TB capacity (1 TB model: 400 TB), in compliance with JESD218; not a guaranteed failure point.

Source 1 Source 2

Explore the full specifications

Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Warranty write threshold

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1400 TB

Samsung 990800 TB

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

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

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for the 2 TB capacity (1 TB model: 400 TB), in compliance with JESD218; not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Limited warranty time

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E5 years

Samsung 9903 years

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · 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

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Drive management software

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EGIGABYTE SSD Toolbox

Samsung 990Samsung Magician

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says its SSD Tool Box shows SSD status, model name, firmware version, health condition and sensor temperature and can clear all data with Secure Erase; it notes that SSD Tool Box functions may vary by model. The warranty terms use its SMART page for NVMe Percentage Used. The overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · UK feature block: data transfer, drive-health tracking and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EUp to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write

Samsung 990Up to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed.

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

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within a specific transfer size. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential read

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E7100 MB/s

Samsung 9907250 MB/s

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

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

Samsung 990

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E6500 MB/s

Samsung 9906450 MB/s

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

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

Samsung 990

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

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Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E5 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

Samsung 9903 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer MTBF rating

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1,600,000 hours

Samsung 9901,500,000 hours

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

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

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

NVMe interface protocol version

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E1.4

Samsung 9902.0

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification

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

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Published power conditions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E5.52 W maximum operating (read); 6.02 W maximum operating (write)

Samsung 9904.3 W average active read; 3.8 W average active write; 55 mW PS3 idle (APST on); 3 mW PS4 (L1.2)

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB specification table lists 'R : 5.52W; W : 6.02W' for maximum operating power; no idle or low-power-state figures and no power-test conditions are listed. The data sheet and overview call the drive 'Energy-efficient' without further figures.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active power measured with fio 3.28 on an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K / ASUS Maximus Z890 HERO / Ubuntu 22.04 system with 32 GB DDR5-4800, which differs from the speed test. These are not a constant everyday load.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E80 × 22 × 2.3 mm

Samsung 99080.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Single-sided bare module without heatsink.

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

Samsung 990

Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists maximum width × height × depth for the bare module.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (29)

Module sides

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ESingle-sided

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration.

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

Samsung 990

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DRAM cache present

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENo

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.

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

Samsung 990

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controller

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Samsung in-house controller

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND type

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E3D TLC

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 2400+ MT/s.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

Samsung 990

Both reviewed exact technical sources say Samsung V-NAND without specifying the NAND cell type. TLC, QLC or another cell type is not established. Preserve the positive V-NAND technology separately. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hardware encryption support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included cloning software

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Samsung Magician data transfer

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · The UK feature block says Magician can transfer data. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Write-buffer technology

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Intelligent TurboWrite

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak write claims and operates only within a specific data transfer size. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random read

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990850000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim for the 2 TB column (queue depth and block size not stated in the datasheet). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results use Intelligent TurboWrite.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random write

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9901200000 IOPS

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random read, QD1

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and data sheet do not list QD1 results.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random write, QD1

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and data sheet do not list QD1 results.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device sleep support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Yes

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · The UK page lists device sleep mode support. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Garbage collection

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Yes

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Humidity range

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9905–95%

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Installation kit included

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990No

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earlier PCIe support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990PCIe 3.0

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Data sheet footnote: backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation and speed.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Modern Standby support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed NAND management features

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000EOver-provisioning

Samsung 990Not verified

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says the drive supports TRIM, SMART and Over-Provision technologies; TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are recorded separately.

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features)

Samsung 990

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND technology

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Samsung V-NAND

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9900–70 °C

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · 0–70 °C is the S.M.A.R.T. operating temperature with airflow recommended, not an independent cooling measurement.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Advertised efficiency comparison

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Up to 38% better sequential performance per watt than the 990 PRO (Samsung internal 2 TB test)

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal test: 990 at 1,686/1,697 MB/s per watt read/write versus 990 PRO at 1,221/1,254 MB/s per watt, 2 TB capacity, fio 3.28 on a Core Ultra 7 265K system. A manufacturer comparison, not a measured saving in any particular PC.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Non-operating shock rating

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9901500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage temperature

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990−40–85 °C

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Allowable supply voltage

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9903.3 V ±5%

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published system-level power

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Average read 4.3 W; average write 3.8 W

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · UK page 'Average Power Consumption (system level)'; actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware and configuration.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Non-operating vibration rating

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 99020 G; 20–2000 Hz

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer application scope

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990Client PCs

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

World Wide Name support

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 990No

Sources

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

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Maximum drive weight

Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000ENot verified

Samsung 9909 g

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Samsung 990

Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample.

Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features

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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E

What it brings

Rated up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read and 6,500 MB/s sequential write at 2 TB over PCIe 4.0 x4.
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A thin 2.3 mm single-sided module with 3D TLC NAND and a 5-year limited warranty covering up to 1,400 TB written.
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What to check

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.
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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).
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Samsung 990

What it brings

Rated up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read and 6,450 MB/s sequential write, with up to 850K random read and 1.2 million random write IOPS at 2 TB.
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Samsung lists AES 256-bit encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 and IEEE 1667, a 3 mW PS4 sleep state, and Samsung Magician support for data transfer, drive health and firmware updates.
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Samsung claims up to 38% better sequential performance per watt than the 990 PRO in its own 2 TB test, and the drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0.
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What to check

The limited warranty is 3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first.
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Samsung specifies Host Memory Buffer caching and lists no onboard DRAM. Peak write figures use Intelligent TurboWrite, and no post-cache write speed is published.
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Capacities stop at 2 TB, and Samsung does not state the NAND cell type.
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Source-backed specifications for Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E and Samsung 990
Specification	Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E	Samsung 990

Capacity Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual usable capacity may vary. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity (1 GB = 1 billion bytes, IDEMA); formatted usable space is lower. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	SSD	SSD
Interface and version Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · 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 Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Samsung states the 990 is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Form factor Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Single-sided bare module without heatsink. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists maximum width × height × depth for the bare module. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	80 × 22 × 2.3 mm	80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Module sides Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Check the host's clearance for this module configuration. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 No source recorded.	Single-sided	Not provided
Factory heatsink Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.3 mm single-sided bare module and no heatsink. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · The UK specification lists a bare module with a maximum depth of 2.38 mm and no heatsink; the official gallery shows a bare module. A thermal label is not an enclosure. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	No	No
Earlier PCIe support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Data sheet footnote: backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. Host protocol and lane availability still determine actual operation and speed. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	PCIe 3.0
Maximum drive weight Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · UK 2 TB specification maximum, not package mass or a measured sample. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	9 g

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within a specific transfer size. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Up to 7,100 MB/s sequential read; up to 6,500 MB/s sequential write	Up to 7250 MB/s sequential read; up to 6450 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within a specific transfer size. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	7100 MB/s	7250 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE internal testing with CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0; the test platform varies by model. Firmware, host hardware and configuration affect results. GIGABYTE does not list a post-cache write speed. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claims measured with IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X, ASRock X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800 and Windows 11 Pro. Secondary drive in a fan-cooled desktop; writes use Intelligent TurboWrite within a specific transfer size. Firmware, host and workload affect results; Samsung does not list a post-cache write speed. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	6500 MB/s	6450 MB/s
Rated random read Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim for the 2 TB column (queue depth and block size not stated in the datasheet). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results use Intelligent TurboWrite. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	850000 IOPS
Rated random write Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer up-to claim for the 2 TB column (queue depth and block size not stated in the datasheet). IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 7950X / X670E Taichi, 32 GB DDR5-4800, Windows 11 Pro, fan-cooled secondary drive; write results use Intelligent TurboWrite. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	1200000 IOPS

NAND type Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview describes selected high-speed 3D TLC NAND flash at 2400+ MT/s. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) Samsung 990 Both reviewed exact technical sources say Samsung V-NAND without specifying the NAND cell type. TLC, QLC or another cell type is not established. Preserve the positive V-NAND technology separately. · Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	3D TLC	Not listed by the manufacturer
Cache arrangement Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. GIGABYTE's overview says HMB lets the SSD use some of the PC's system DRAM instead of bringing its own, and that the HMB feature is only supported by Windows 10 & 11. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Host Memory Buffer (HMB)	Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
DRAM cache present Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 'External DDR Cache' as N/A and states HMB support. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's tables specify HMB and do not state whether onboard DRAM is present. Host memory buffering is not onboard DRAM. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	No	Not listed by the manufacturer
Listed NAND management features Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says the drive supports TRIM, SMART and Over-Provision technologies; TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. are recorded separately. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) Samsung 990 No source recorded.	Over-provisioning	Not provided
Controller Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not give a codename, stepping or process node. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Samsung in-house controller
Write-buffer technology Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer write caching is active for peak write claims and operates only within a specific data transfer size. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed for this 2 TB model. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Intelligent TurboWrite
NAND technology Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Samsung V-NAND

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · TBW is evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard. GIGABYTE's specification page: a new unused drive shows a Percentage Used value of 0. 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 Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	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	3 years or 800 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty timeDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · 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 Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	5 years	3 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists 3000TB, 1400TB and 700TB in the same order as its 4000 GB, 2000 GB and 1000 GB columns; 1400 TB is the 2 TB value. Evaluated by the JEDEC workload standard; not a guaranteed failure point. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Warranty write threshold for the 2 TB capacity (1 TB model: 400 TB), in compliance with JESD218; not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	1400 TB	800 TB
Manufacturer MTBF ratingDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	1,600,000 hours	1,500,000 hours
Manufacturer application scope Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer application class; no enterprise or console installation guarantee. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Client PCs

TRIM support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capability; operating-system support is also required. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support; the host path must also support it. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Yes	Yes
Drive management softwareDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's overview says its SSD Tool Box shows SSD status, model name, firmware version, health condition and sensor temperature and can clear all data with Secure Erase; it notes that SSD Tool Box functions may vary by model. The warranty terms use its SMART page for NVMe Percentage Used. The overview also has a GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) section describing GCC as unified software for GIGABYTE supported products. GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official US specification page GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · UK feature block: data transfer, drive-health tracking and firmware updates. Check the current software version and its requirements. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	GIGABYTE SSD Toolbox	Samsung Magician
Hardware encryption support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
Garbage collection Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Internal function, not a measured performance uplift. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Yes
Installation kit included Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · UK page says installation kit not available; no supplied screw or host heatsink is assumed. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	No
World Wide Name support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN is not supported. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	No
Device sleep support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · The UK page lists device sleep mode support. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Yes
Included cloning software Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · The UK feature block says Magician can transfer data. Check software version, operating-system support and migration requirements. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Samsung Magician data transfer

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification · GIGABYTE's 2TB specification table lists 'R : 5.52W; W : 6.02W' for maximum operating power; no idle or low-power-state figures and no power-test conditions are listed. The data sheet and overview call the drive 'Energy-efficient' without further figures. 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 GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB — official UK product overview (key features) Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column. Active power measured with fio 3.28 on an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K / ASUS Maximus Z890 HERO / Ubuntu 22.04 system with 32 GB DDR5-4800, which differs from the speed test. These are not a constant everyday load. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	5.52 W maximum operating (read); 6.02 W maximum operating (write)	4.3 W average active read; 3.8 W average active write; 55 mW PS3 idle (APST on); 3 mW PS4 (L1.2)
Published system-level power Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · UK page 'Average Power Consumption (system level)'; actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware and configuration. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Average read 4.3 W; average write 3.8 W
Operating temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · 0–70 °C is the S.M.A.R.T. operating temperature with airflow recommended, not an independent cooling measurement. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	0–70 °C
Storage temperature Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	−40–85 °C
Humidity range Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	5–95%
Non-operating shock rating Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Non-operating vibration rating Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer test range; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Allowable supply voltage Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Product voltage range. Check the host slot is compatible. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	3.3 V ±5%
Advertised efficiency comparison Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal test: 990 at 1,686/1,697 MB/s per watt read/write versus 990 PRO at 1,221/1,254 MB/s per watt, 2 TB capacity, fio 3.28 on a Core Ultra 7 265K system. A manufacturer comparison, not a measured saving in any particular PC. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Up to 38% better sequential performance per watt than the 990 PRO (Samsung internal 2 TB test)

NVMe interface protocol versionDifferent Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E Manufacturer specification GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD data sheet (EDM, all capacities)GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 7000E SSD 2TB (AG470E2TB) — official UK specification page Samsung 990 Manufacturer specification Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	1.4	2.0

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Rated random read, QD1 Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and data sheet do not list QD1 results. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Rated random write, QD1 Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung's 2 TB page and data sheet do not list QD1 results. Samsung SSD 990 data sheet, revision 1.0 (linked from the UK MZ-V9V2T0BW page)	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Modern Standby support Sources Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000E No source recorded. Samsung 990 Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not state Modern Standby support; device sleep is a separate feature. Samsung 990 — exact UK 2 TB MZ-V9V2T0BW specifications and features	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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