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Samsung
Samsung Pascal (S4LV008) controller · Samsung NAND.

Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
About This Product
The Samsung 990 Pro 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, offering sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s. It is suitable for demanding applications like 4K video editing, large file transfers, and high-end gaming where load times are critical. While offering top-tier PCIe 4.0 performance, its current price point of $711.66 is significantly higher than competing 2TB PCIe 4.0 drives, which often retail for under $200, making it a premium option for users prioritizing absolute speed over cost efficiency.
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
Sequential, random, and sustained speeds.
Sequential Read
7,171 MB/s
Sequential Write
4,876 MB/s
4K Random Read
2K IOPS
4K Random Write
2K IOPS
How long the drive lasts under sustained writes.
TBW (lifetime writes)
1,200 TB
Drive Writes/Day
0.33 DWPD
calculated from TBW
Warranty
5 years
Controller, NAND, and cache — what most retailers don't show you.
Controller
Samsung Pascal (S4LV008)
NAND Type
TLC(176-layer)
NAND Brand
Samsung
DRAM Cache
Yes (2048 MB)
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Verdict
“Only for users needing the absolute fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD and unconcerned by price.”
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