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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO MZ-V7E500E 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-XZ1J-H9RYN MPN MZ-V7E500E

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with 500GB capacity, sequential read up to 3400 MBps and write up to 2300 MBps

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • Fast sequential reads up to 3400 MBps powered by PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3
  • Quick sequential writes up to 2300 MBps accelerated by Samsung TurboWrite technology
  • Responsive random read performance up to 370000 IOPS at QD32 with Phoenix controller
  • Low idle power draw of 30 mW maximum for efficient operation
  • Reliable endurance rated at 1500000 hours MTBF for long-term use

970 EVO 500GB NVMe Drive

The Samsung 970 EVO MZ-V7E500E is a 500GB internal SSD built for consumer PCs. It uses a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol and V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory. A Samsung Phoenix controller and 512MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM cache manage data flow.

M.2 2280 Form Factor

The drive fits a standard M.2 2280 slot, meaning it mounts directly on the motherboard without cables. Sequential reads reach up to 3400 MBps and writes up to 2300 MBps. Random read IOPS hit 370,000 at QD32 and 15,000 at QD1. Random write IOPS reach 450,000 at QD32 and 50,000 at QD1. Dynamic Thermal Guard protects against overheating between 0°C and 70°C. Active power averages 5.7W with a 10W burst maximum.

Compatibility Check

Verify your motherboard has an M.2 slot wired for PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 and NVMe support. Confirm the BIOS can boot from an NVMe device if this will be the OS drive. Ensure the slot accepts 2280-length modules and that clearance allows the drive to seat fully. Samsung Magician software is available for monitoring and maintenance.

How it compares

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

Price $102.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 $205.98 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO
Model nameMZ-V7E500E
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
Cache memory512 MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw30 mW (max)
Active power drawAverage: 5.7 W / Maximum: 10 W (Burst mode)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8g
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size141 × 98 × 24 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

What PCIe generation and NVMe version does the 970 EVO 500GB use, and what sequential speeds does that cap?

The drive uses PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3, capping sequential read at 3400 MBps and sequential write at 2300 MBps.

What M.2 form factor and keying does the MZ-V7E500E need to fit?

It uses the M.2 2280 form factor, so the motherboard slot must accept 80 mm length modules.

How is the Samsung 970 EVO installed, and which step is often missed?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press down, and secure it with the retention screw; people often forget the screw.

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