MSI SPATIUM M390 vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

Samsung 970 EVO PlusPCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

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

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Warranty write threshold

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390400 TB

Samsung 970 EVO Plus600 TB

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · 1 TB value (250 GB: 150; 500 GB: 200; 2 TB: 1200); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Controller

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390Phison E15T

Samsung 970 EVO PlusSamsung in-house controller

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Current page and revision 3 PDF identify only an in-house controller. Revision history says the controller name was removed; no fixed commercial codename is assigned.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

Compare the exact component configuration. A controller or NAND name is not a measured performance or reliability rating.

Hardware encryption support

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390TCG Pyrite

Samsung 970 EVO PlusAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support.

Listed encryption support does not mean it is enabled. Check the exact host, software and configuration requirements; no security certification is inferred.

Drive management software

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390MSI Center

Samsung 970 EVO PlusSamsung Magician

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking.

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

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M390Up to 3300 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s sequential write

Samsung 970 EVO PlusUp to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3300 MB/s cached sequential write

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

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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Rated sequential read

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M3903300 MB/s

Samsung 970 EVO Plus3500 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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

MSI SPATIUM M3903000 MB/s

Samsung 970 EVO Plus3300 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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 random 4K read

MSI SPATIUM M390420000 IOPS

Samsung 970 EVO Plus600000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 1 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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.

Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

MSI SPATIUM M3905 years or 400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Samsung 970 EVO Plus5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

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Published power conditions

MSI SPATIUM M3904.0 W maximum operating; 30 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2

Samsung 970 EVO Plus5.5 W active read; 6.0 W active write; 30 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column for maximum power; idle and L1.2 values span all capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on i7-7700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, Gigabyte GA-Z270X, Windows 10 Pro K x64. This differs from the 32 GB performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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Storage temperature

MSI SPATIUM M390−40–85 °C

Samsung 970 EVO Plus−45–85 °C

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

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

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range; distinct from operation. Samsung lists −45 °C for this model, lower than the −40 °C of most Samsung drives.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

MSI SPATIUM M39080 × 22 × 2.15 mm

Samsung 970 EVO Plus80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (24)

DRAM cache present

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M390 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

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

Cache arrangement

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.

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

DRAM cache capacity

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus1 GB

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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

NAND type

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusSamsung V-NAND TLC

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell

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

Included cloning software

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusNot verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

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

Write-buffer technology

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusIntelligent TurboWrite

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed.

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

Rated random read, QD1

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus19000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency.

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

Rated random write, QD1

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus60000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread result with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated manufacturer setup. The 2 TB model's 62,000 IOPS figure does not apply to this 1 TB model.

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

Device sleep support

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The regional page supports device sleep. Host support is required; the separately published L1.2 power state is not measured laptop battery life.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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

Error correction support

MSI SPATIUM M390LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Samsung 970 EVO PlusNot verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

No source recorded for this side.

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

Garbage collection

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function.

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

Non-condensing humidity range

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus5–95%

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

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

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

Installation kit included

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusNo

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included.

MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB)

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

Manufacturer MTBF rating

MSI SPATIUM M390Up to 1,500,000 hours

Samsung 970 EVO Plus1,500,000 hours

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

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

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

NVMe interface protocol version

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus1.3

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification

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

Published burst power

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus9 W

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use.

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

Non-operating shock rating

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

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

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

Allowable supply voltage

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus3.3 V ±5%

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility.

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

Published system-level power

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus6 W average; 9 W maximum in burst mode

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · The regional page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load.

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

Thermal design

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusNickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage.

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

Non-operating vibration rating

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus20 G; 20–2000 Hz

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

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

Manufacturer application scope

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusClient PCs

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility.

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

World Wide Name support

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO PlusNo

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported.

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

Maximum drive weight

MSI SPATIUM M390Not verified

Samsung 970 EVO Plus8 g

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M390

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging.

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

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

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI SPATIUM M390

What it brings

Rated up to 3,300 MB/s sequential read, 3,000 MB/s write, 420,000 random read and 550,000 random write IOPS at 1 TB.
Manufacturer source
Works with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 M.2 NVMe hosts, and MSI lists LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and TCG Pyrite support.
Manufacturer source

What to check

As a PCIe 3.0 x4 drive its rated speeds top out at 3,300 MB/s read, and the 1 TB warranty write limit is 400 TB.
Manufacturer source
The data sheet has no DRAM cache row and does not state the NAND cell type or a post-cache write speed.
Manufacturer source

Samsung 970 EVO Plus

What it brings

Rated up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and 3,300 MB/s sequential write, with up to 600,000 random read and 550,000 random write IOPS.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Limited to PCIe 3.0 x4, so it cannot use the extra bandwidth of newer PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 slots. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache, and there is no factory heatsink.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for MSI SPATIUM M390 and Samsung 970 EVO Plus
Specification	MSI SPATIUM M390	Samsung 970 EVO Plus

Capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed 1 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	1000 GB	1000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe 1.4	PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe
Form factor Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm	80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Factory heatsink Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	No	No
Thermal design Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Maximum drive weight Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	8 g

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Up to 3300 MB/s sequential read; up to 3000 MB/s sequential write	Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read; up to 3300 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	3300 MB/s	3500 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700KF / MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI / Windows 10 Pro 21H1 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Core i7-7700K, 32 GB DDR4, ASUS Prime Z270-A, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	3000 MB/s	3300 MB/s
Rated random 4K readDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 1 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	420000 IOPS	600000 IOPS
Rated random 4K write Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 1 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / four threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Core i7-7700K / ASUS Prime Z270-A, 32 GB DDR4, Windows 10 build 10240. Writes require TurboWrite. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	550000 IOPS	550000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD1 Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	19000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD1 Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread result with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated manufacturer setup. The 2 TB model's 62,000 IOPS figure does not apply to this 1 TB model. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	60000 IOPS

ControllerDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Current page and revision 3 PDF identify only an in-house controller. Revision history says the controller name was removed; no fixed commercial codename is assigned. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Phison E15T	Samsung in-house controller
NAND type Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell	Not listed by the manufacturer	Samsung V-NAND TLC
DRAM cache present Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M390 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Cache arrangement Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
DRAM cache capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1 GB
Write-buffer technology Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Intelligent TurboWrite

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	5 years or 400 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply	5 years or 600 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	5 years	5 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · 1 TB value (250 GB: 150; 500 GB: 200; 2 TB: 1200); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	400 TB	600 TB
Manufacturer MTBF rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Up to 1,500,000 hours	1,500,000 hours
Manufacturer application scope Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Client PCs

Hardware encryption supportDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	TCG Pyrite	AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
TRIM support Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Yes	Yes
Error correction support Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus No source recorded.	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection	Not provided
Drive management softwareDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	MSI Center	Samsung Magician
Garbage collection Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
Installation kit included Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
World Wide Name support Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
Device sleep support Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The regional page supports device sleep. Host support is required; the separately published L1.2 power state is not measured laptop battery life. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column for maximum power; idle and L1.2 values span all capacities; APST supported. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load. The data sheet lists 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · 1 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on i7-7700K, 16 GB DDR4-2133, Gigabyte GA-Z270X, Windows 10 Pro K x64. This differs from the 32 GB performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; not constant household-use loads. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	4.0 W maximum operating; 30 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2	5.5 W active read; 6.0 W active write; 30 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep
Operating temperature Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	0–70 °C	0–70 °C
Storage temperatureDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M390 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 250 GB to 2 TB) Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range; distinct from operation. Samsung lists −45 °C for this model, lower than the −40 °C of most Samsung drives. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	−40–85 °C	−45–85 °C
Published burst power Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	9 W
Non-condensing humidity range Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	5–95%
Non-operating shock rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Non-operating vibration rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Allowable supply voltage Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	3.3 V ±5%
Published system-level power Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification · The regional page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	6 W average; 9 W maximum in burst mode

NVMe interface protocol version Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Manufacturer specification Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications Samsung 970 EVO Plus — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1.3

Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

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Included cloning software Sources MSI SPATIUM M390 No source recorded. Samsung 970 EVO Plus Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 970 EVO Plus — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Not provided

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