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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 NVMe internal SSD MZ-V7S2T0B/AM

SKU CH-8YXB-H5YRN MPN MZ-V7S2T0B/AM

A 2 TB M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC, 1 GB DDR4 cache, AES 256-bit encryption and Dynamic Thermal Guard.

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Sequential reads up to 3500 MB/s for fast boot and load times
  • Sequential writes up to 3300 MB/s to move large files quickly
  • Random read IOPS up to 620000 at QD32 for snappy multitasking
  • AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps data secure without software overhead
  • Dynamic Thermal Guard maintains optimal temperatures to sustain performance

Capacity and audience

The Samsung 970 EVO Plus is a 2TB internal solid-state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface. It uses Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC memory and a Phoenix controller backed by 1GB of Low Power DDR4 cache. The drive targets consumers who need high-capacity, low-latency storage for demanding workloads.

Sustained workload behaviour

Sequential reads reach up to 3500 MBps and writes up to 3300 MBps. Random performance delivers up to 620,000 IOPS for 4KB reads and 560,000 IOPS for 4KB writes at queue depth 32. Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and adjusts performance to prevent throttling during extended transfers. Endurance is rated at 1200 TBW with a 1.5 million hour MTBF.

Thermals noise and power

The controller operates at 3.3 V with a 5 percent tolerance. Idle power consumption is a maximum of 30 mW. AES 256-bit encryption meets TCG Opal and IEEE 1667 standards without adding audible noise. The compact M.2 design has no moving parts, so acoustic output is effectively zero in normal use.

How it compares

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

Price $184.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,500 MB/s
Higher than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $92.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 EVO PLUS
Model nameMZ-V7S2T0B/AM
Part numberMZ-V7S2T0B/AM
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)4 KB, QD32: Up to 620,000 IOPS
4 KB, QD1: Up to 19,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)4 KB, QD32: Up to 560,000 IOPS
4 KB, QD1: Up to 62,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeSamsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix Controller
Cache memorySamsung 1 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Data encryptionAES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)
TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 6 W
Maximum: 9 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 size142 × 99 × 20 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 Plus 2TB draw when the system is idle?

The drive consumes a maximum of 30 mW at idle, keeping heat and battery drain low during all-day use.

What slot and interface must the motherboard provide for this M.2 2280 NVMe drive?

It requires an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3 support.

Will the Phoenix controller and DDR4 cache work with a PCIe Gen 3 platform I already own?

Yes, the drive is built for PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 and will deliver its rated 3500 MB/s read and 3300 MB/s write on that interface.

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