MSI SPATIUM M461 vs Samsung 980 PRO

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4

Samsung 980 PROPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Warranty write threshold

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461450 TB

Samsung 980 PRO1200 TB

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 110; 1 TB: 250; 4 TB: 900); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461Phison E21T

Samsung 980 PROSamsung Elpis

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MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 980 PRO

Named Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461TCG Pyrite

Samsung 980 PROAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461MSI Center

Samsung 980 PROSamsung Magician

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M461Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s sequential write

Samsung 980 PROUp to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

MSI SPATIUM M4615000 MB/s

Samsung 980 PRO7000 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Samsung 980 PRO

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 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 M4614200 MB/s

Samsung 980 PRO5100 MB/s

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Samsung 980 PRO

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 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 M461680000 IOPS

Samsung 980 PRO1000000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 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 write

MSI SPATIUM M461880000 IOPS

Samsung 980 PRO1000000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 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 M4615 years or 450 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Samsung 980 PRO5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 980 PRO

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

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Published power conditions

MSI SPATIUM M4614.4 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2

Samsung 980 PRO6.1 W active read; 5.6 W active write; 35 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification · 2 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 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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Small physical differences (1)

Drive dimensions

MSI SPATIUM M46180 × 22 × 2.15 mm

Samsung 980 PRO80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

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

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

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (26)

DRAM cache present

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M461 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

Samsung 980 PRO

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

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

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

Cache arrangement

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO2 GB

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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

NAND type

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROSamsung V-NAND TLC

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MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

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

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

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

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

Write-buffer technology

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROIntelligent TurboWrite

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

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

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

Rated random read, QD1

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO22000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO60000 IOPS

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency.

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

Device sleep support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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

Error correction support

MSI SPATIUM M461LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

Manufacturer specification

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function.

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

Humidity range

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO5–95%

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRONo

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included.

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

Earlier PCIe support

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROPCIe Gen 3

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation.

MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB)

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

Manufacturer MTBF rating

MSI SPATIUM M461Up to 1,500,000 hours

Samsung 980 PRO1,500,000 hours

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

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

Samsung 980 PRO

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

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO1.3c

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification

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

Rated performance on PCIe 3.0

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROUp to 3500/3470 MB/s sequential read/write; 680000/630000 IOPS random read/write

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ.

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

Published burst power

MSI SPATIUM M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO7.2 W

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO3.3 V ±5%

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO6.1 W average; 7.2 W maximum in burst mode

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet 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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRONickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO20 G; 20–2000 Hz

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PROClient PCs

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRONo

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461Not verified

Samsung 980 PRO9 g

Sources

MSI SPATIUM M461

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung 980 PRO

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 M461

What it brings

Rated up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read, 4,200 MB/s sequential write, 680,000 random read and 880,000 random write IOPS at 2 TB.
Manufacturer source
MSI lists 4.4 W maximum operating power, 50 mW PS3 idle and 5 mW L1.2, plus LDPC ECC, end-to-end data path protection and TCG Pyrite support.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The 2 TB model's warranty write limit is 450 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 980 PRO

What it brings

Rated up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 5,100 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 4.0 x4, with up to 1 million random read and write IOPS.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
TLC V-NAND with a 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache and Samsung's Elpis controller, plus a five-year warranty covering up to 1,200 TB written.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

No factory heatsink, so plan for motherboard or case cooling. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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48 of 48 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for MSI SPATIUM M461 and Samsung 980 PRO
Specification	MSI SPATIUM M461	Samsung 980 PRO

Capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed 2 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts; earlier generations limit speed. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe 1.4	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Form factor Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Length × width × height of the bare module, all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	80 × 22 × 2.15 mm	80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Factory heatsink Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a 2.15 mm-high bare module and no heatsink. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	No	No
Thermal design Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Maximum drive weight Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	9 g
Earlier PCIe support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	PCIe Gen 3

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Up to 5000 MB/s sequential read; up to 4200 MB/s sequential write	Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	5000 MB/s	7000 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F / MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 system, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	4200 MB/s	5100 MB/s
Rated random 4K readDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	680000 IOPS	1000000 IOPS
Rated random 4K writeDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI up-to 4 KB claim for 2 TB; queue depth not stated. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	880000 IOPS	1000000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD1 Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	22000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD1 Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	60000 IOPS
Rated performance on PCIe 3.0 Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Up to 3500/3470 MB/s sequential read/write; 680000/630000 IOPS random read/write

ControllerDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Named Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Phison E21T	Samsung Elpis
NAND type Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — 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 M461 MSI does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Unlike MSI's DRAM-equipped models, the M461 data sheet has no DRAM Cache row; absence of a row is not recorded as confirmed absence of DRAM. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Cache arrangement Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
DRAM cache capacity Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	2 GB
Write-buffer technology Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Intelligent TurboWrite

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	5 years or 450 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply	5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty time Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	5 years	5 years
Warranty write thresholdDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · 2 TB value (500 GB: 110; 1 TB: 250; 4 TB: 900); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	450 TB	1200 TB
Manufacturer MTBF rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Up to 1,500,000 hours	1,500,000 hours
Manufacturer application scope Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Client PCs

Hardware encryption supportDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)'. Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	TCG Pyrite	AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
TRIM support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer requires operating-system support. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Yes	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Yes	Yes
Error correction support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protection	Not provided
Drive management softwareDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	MSI Center	Samsung Magician
Garbage collection Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
Installation kit included Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
World Wide Name support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
Device sleep support Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Published power conditionsDifferent Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · 2 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 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; a single value spans all capacities. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	4.4 W maximum operating; 50 mW PS3 idle; 5 mW L1.2	6.1 W active read; 5.6 W active write; 35 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep
Operating temperature Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	0–70 °C	0–70 °C
Storage temperature Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. MSI SPATIUM M461 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 data sheet (global, 500 GB to 4 TB) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range −40–85 °C, distinct from 0–70 °C operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	−40–85 °C	−40–85 °C
Published burst power Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	7.2 W
Humidity range Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	5–95%
Non-operating shock rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Non-operating vibration rating Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Allowable supply voltage Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	3.3 V ±5%
Published system-level power Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	6.1 W average; 7.2 W maximum in burst mode

NVMe interface protocol version Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1.3c

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Included cloning software Sources MSI SPATIUM M461 No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Not provided

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