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Green printed circuit board M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with black controller and silver label

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe internal SSD MZ-V7P1T0E

SKU CH-53SY-QXMZ2 MPN MZ-V7P1T0E

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with 1 TB capacity, PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface, and V-NAND 2-bit MLC memory for sequential reads up to 3500 MB/s and writes up to 2700 MB/s

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,700 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read accelerates large-file workflows
  • Up to 2700 MB/s sequential write sustains heavy write workloads
  • 500,000 IOPS random read at QD32 handles parallel requests
  • 500,000 IOPS random write at QD32 maintains throughput under load
  • 5 million hours MTBF indicates long-term reliability

Built for intensive workloads

The Samsung 970 PRO 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD uses V-NAND 2-bit MLC memory and a Phoenix controller to serve demanding PC and workstation users. Sequential reads reach 3500 MBps and writes reach 2700 MBps over a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3. The 1GB Low Power DDR4 cache helps sustain high random IOPS under heavy queues.

Low idle power and a wide thermal envelope

Idle consumption is 30 mW maximum while active draw averages 5.2W with an 8.5W burst ceiling. The drive is rated for 0°C to 70°C operating temperature and an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours, so it stays stable inside compact enclosures without extra cooling measures.

Drops into any M.2 2280 slot

The single-sided 2280 form factor leaves motherboard space free for other components and needs no cables or drive bays. Compatibility depends on the host providing a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe lane; the drive itself adds no mechanical constraints beyond the slot.

How it compares

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

Price $271.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 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 $271.99 per TB
Pricier than about 73% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 PRO
Model nameMZ-V7P1T0E
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,700 MB/s
Random read (4K)QD32: 500,000 IOPS
QD1: 15,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)QD32: 500,000 IOPS
QD1: 55,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND 2-bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung Phoenix
Cache memory1 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw30 mW (max)
Active power drawAverage: 5.2 W / Maximum: 8.5 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 size147 × 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

Questions about this item

How do I install the 970 PRO into an M.2 2280 slot and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot, secure it with the motherboard screw, then enable NVMe 1.3 in the BIOS so the drive appears as a boot device.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1TB V-NAND 2-bit MLC drive need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the drive is rated for 1,200 TBW and 1,500,000 hours MTBF, so replacement only occurs if the endurance limit is reached or a hardware fault appears.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes on the Phoenix controller with 1GB Low Power DDR4 cache?

The controller will throttle write speeds once the NAND temperature approaches the 70 °C operating ceiling, reducing sustained throughput below the 2,700 MB/s peak.

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