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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 970 PRO M.2 2280 512GB internal SSD MZ-V7P512BW

SKU CH-HE2C-1RF7W MPN MZ-V7P512BW

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 512GB capacity, PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, 3500 MBps sequential read, 2300 MBps sequential write, 64-layer V-NAND MLC, 512MB LPDDR4 cache, and 600 TBW endurance

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 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 512GB

  • Up to 3500 MB/s sequential read speeds
  • Up to 2300 MB/s sequential write speeds
  • 512GB capacity with 64-layer V-NAND MLC
  • 512MB LPDDR4 DRAM cache for sustained performance
  • 5 million hour MTBF for long-term reliability

Capacity and Interface

The Samsung 970 PRO M.2 2280 512GB drive uses a PCIe Gen3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface with 64-layer V-NAND 2-bit MLC memory and a Samsung Phoenix controller backed by 512MB LPDDR4 cache. It is built for tech enthusiasts, high-end gamers and 4K or 3D content designers who need sustained throughput.

Installation and Common Issues

The drive fits a standard M.2 2280 slot keyed for PCIe NVMe. Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and throttles automatically to protect the controller under heavy load. Most problems arise when motherboard firmware lacks NVMe 1.3 support or when the slot shares bandwidth with other PCIe devices, limiting the drive to lower speeds.

Capacity and Headroom

Sequential reads reach 3500 MBps and writes 2300 MBps, while random 4KB performance hits 370,000 IOPS read and 500,000 IOPS write at queue depth 32. The 600 TBW endurance rating and 1,500,000-hour MTBF provide ample headroom for intensive workloads, though sustained writes can push active power to 8.5W and temperatures toward the 70°C limit.

How it compares

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

Price $124.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% 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 $244.12 per TB
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line970 PRO
Model nameMZ-V7P512BW
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 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 500,000 IOPS
QD1: Up to 55,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type64L V-NAND 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: 5.2 W
Maximum: 8.5 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 size175 × 102 × 25 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 can I verify the drive reaches its 3500 MBps sequential read and 2300 MBps sequential write after installation?

Run a benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark using the NVMe 1.3 PCIe Gen3 x4 interface; the results should approach the rated 3500 MBps read and 2300 MBps write figures.

What is included in the box and what extra items are required to install this M.2 2280 SSD?

The package contains the 970 PRO 512GB drive only; you must supply a compatible M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 wiring and a motherboard standoff screw.

Which capacity of the 970 PRO series should I choose for a workload needing 600 TBW endurance?

The 512GB model provides the full 600 TBW rating, so select this capacity when that endurance level is required.

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