Samsung 980 1000GB

Specifications

Core

Capacity 1000 GB

Form Factor M.2 2280

Interface PCIe 3.0 x4

Performance

Seq Read 3500 MB/s

Seq Write 3000 MB/s

Price History

SSD Description

Quick Overview

What it is: Samsung's entry-level NVMe SSD with DRAM-less design for efficient performance.
Best for: Everyday computing, gaming, and light content creation.
Key strengths: Up to 3500MB/s read and 3000MB/s write speeds; 600TBW endurance rating; 5-year warranty.
Limitations: Slower writes after SLC cache fills; lacks onboard DRAM for mapping.

In Context

~6x faster than SATA SSDs for quicker boot times and file transfers.
Matches endurance of premium Samsung models like 980 Pro at 600TBW.
~80% the speed of PCIe 4.0 flagships like 980 Pro in compatible systems.
Mainstream PCIe 3.0 compatibility suits most laptops and desktops without Gen4 support.

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