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Samsung 970 EVO M.2 2280 internal SSD, black circuit board with gold edge connector and silver controller, green label with white text

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO MZ-V7E500BW 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-SP3G-110KD MPN MZ-V7E500BW

500 GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with 3400 MB/s read, 2300 MB/s write, 512 MB LPDDR4 cache and 300 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • Breakthrough sequential speeds up to 3400 MB/s read and 2300 MB/s write
  • High random IOPS with 370,000 read and 450,000 write at QD32 for responsive multitasking
  • V-NAND 3-bit MLC with 512MB LPDDR4 cache delivers sustained performance and endurance
  • Dynamic thermal guard maintains optimal temperatures preventing throttling under heavy loads
  • 300 TBW and 1,500,000 hours MTBF ensure long-term reliability for demanding workloads

Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe SSD

The Samsung 970 EVO MZ-V7E500BW is a 500GB internal solid state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol and Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory. A Samsung Phoenix controller and 512MB LPDDR4 DRAM cache manage data flow for enthusiasts, high-end gamers and 4K content designers.

Sustained write behaviour and endurance

Sequential write speed reaches up to 2300 MBps while random write hits 450,000 IOPS at QD32 and 50,000 IOPS at QD1. The drive is rated for 300 TBW total bytes written and an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours. Samsung Magician software handles firmware updates and performance optimisation to keep speeds consistent during long sessions.

Thermals power and noise

Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and throttles automatically to maintain optimal operating range between 0°C and 70°C. Idle power draw is a maximum of 30 mW while average active consumption sits at 5.7W with a 10W burst ceiling. The M.2 2280 form factor has no moving parts so operation is completely silent.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,400 MB/s
Higher than about 59% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $123.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO
Model nameMZ-V7E500BW
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: Up to 370,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 15,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: Up to 450,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 50,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix Controller
Cache memory512 MB LPDDR4 DRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3. X4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 5.7 W
Maximum: 10 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.3 mm
Overall width22.1 mm
Product depth80.26 mm
Product weight7.94g
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size145 × 97 × 23 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

How much power does the 970 EVO draw when it runs continuously at full load?

The drive averages 5.7 W during active use and can reach a 10 W burst ceiling, while idling at only 30 mW.

Which motherboard slot and protocol are required for the M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface?

You need an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for four PCIe 3.0 lanes and NVMe 1.3 support.

Will the Phoenix controller and 512 MB LPDDR4 cache work with an older PCIe 2.0 platform?

The drive is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 2.0 speeds, though sequential throughput will be limited by the slower bus.

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