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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 990 PRO 2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD MZ-V9P2T0B/AM

SKU CH-KSY5-TGRWE MPN MZ-V9P2T0B/AM

PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2.0 drive delivers up to 7450 MB/s read and 6900 MB/s write with 2 GB DRAM cache and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,450 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 2TB

  • Sequential reads up to 7450 MB/s accelerate game loading
  • Sequential writes up to 6900 MB/s speed up large file transfers
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface delivers high bandwidth for demanding workloads
  • 2GB DRAM cache sustains performance during heavy multitasking
  • AES 256-bit encryption with TCG Opal protects sensitive data

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB internal SSD

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is an M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses a PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol and a Samsung controller paired with 2GB of DRAM cache. The drive stores data on V7 V-NAND 3bit MLC and supports AES 256-bit encryption with TCG/Opal IEEE1667 compliance.

Thermals noise and power efficiency

The drive is designed for power efficiency during everyday computing and gaming. Its controller and NAND combination delivers high bandwidth while keeping energy draw low in typical use. No active cooling is included, so system airflow handles thermal management during normal operation.

Sustained load behaviour

Under heavy sustained workloads the SSD maintains sequential read speeds up to 7450 MBps and write speeds up to 6900 MBps. Random performance improves by more than 55% compared to the 980 PRO, supporting consistent throughput for video editing, data analysis and large game asset streaming.

How it compares

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

Price $480.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,450 MB/s
Higher than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $240.50 per TB
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line990 PRO
Model nameSamsung 990 PRO 2 TB
Part numberMZ-V9P2T0B/AM
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,450 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,900 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash typeV7 V-NAND 3bit MLC
Controller chipSamsung
Cache memory2 GB DRAM
Data encryptionAES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)
TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size165 × 99 × 19 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 990 PRO 2TB in an M.2 2280 slot, and what step do people often miss?

Insert the drive at an angle into the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot, press it down, and secure it with the motherboard screw; the step many miss is enabling NVMe 2.0 in the BIOS so the drive appears as a boot device.

What maintenance or replacement will the 2TB 990 PRO need over its life?

The V7 V-NAND and 2GB DRAM cache have no user-serviceable parts; keep firmware updated via Samsung Magician and monitor the drive health percentage — when it approaches the warranty endurance limit, plan a replacement.

What limit appears first on the 990 PRO 2TB during sustained heavy writes?

The controller will throttle write speeds below the 6900 MBps peak once the drive temperature reaches its thermal threshold, protecting the V-NAND and DRAM from overheating.

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