Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD : with NVMe Performance and V-NAND Technology

Technical Specifications

• General

  • Storage Capacity: 1 TB
  • Interface: NVMe™ (PCIe® Gen 3.0 x4)
  • Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
  • Controller: Samsung Phoenix Controller
  • NAND Flash: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
  • Cache: 1 GB LPDDR4

• Performance

  • Sequential Read: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 3,300 MB/s
  • Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 600,000 IOPS
  • Random Write (4KB, QD32): Up to 550,000 IOPS

• Reliability and Features

  • TBW (Total Bytes Written): 600 TBW
  • Security Features: AES 256-bit Encryption (TCG Opal, IEEE 1667)
  • Management: Compatible with Samsung Magician Software
  • Thermal Management: Dynamic Thermal Guard Technology

Description

The Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD represents a significant leap forward in NVMe drive performance. It’s designed for content creators, gamers, and professionals who demand uncompromising speed. The drive utilizes Samsung’s latest V-NAND technology and the powerful Phoenix controller to achieve sequential write speeds that are 53% faster than its predecessor, the 970 EVO. This enables lightning-fast data transfers, whether you’re loading games, editing large files, or booting your system.

Speed and Efficiency

The 970 EVO Plus achieves impressive sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,300 MB/s. These speeds are made possible by incorporating Samsung’s intelligent TurboWrite technology, which provides a large buffer area for rapid writes. The NVMe interface, combined with the PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 lane, ensures massive bandwidth, eliminating the bottlenecks of older SATA SSDs and dramatically boosting overall system performance.

Reliability and Smart Features

Samsung’s commitment to durability and reliability is reflected in the 970 EVO Plus. The drive boasts an impressive TBW (Total Bytes Written) rating of 600 TB, underscoring the longevity of its V-NAND technology. For thermal stability, the drive is equipped with Dynamic Thermal Guard technology, which actively monitors and throttles the drive’s temperature when necessary to ensure optimal performance and a long lifespan. Additionally, users can leverage the Samsung Magician software to monitor drive health, update firmware, and manage data security through AES 256-bit encryption.