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Samsung 990 Pro 2TB M.2 2280 SSD with black heatsink and RGB lighting

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 990 PRO 2TB M.2 2280 internal SSD with heatsink

SKU CH-GBS2-KXPFY

A 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive with integrated heatsink, reaching 7450 MB/s read and 6900 MB/s write

  • 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)
  • Sequential reads up to 7450 MBps accelerate game loads
  • Sequential writes up to 6900 MBps speed large file transfers
  • Integrated heatsink prevents thermal throttling during long sessions
  • V7 V-NAND 3bit MLC delivers up to 65 percent random performance gain
  • Samsung 8nm controller improves power efficiency by up to 50 percent

2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

The Samsung 990 PRO is a 2 TB M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive that uses a PCI-Express Gen 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe. It is built for desktop PCs and laptops that accept a double-sided M.2 module and need high sequential throughput for games and large files. The drive includes a factory-fitted heatsink with RGB lighting.

Who should choose this drive

This drive suits builders who want Gen 4 sequential speeds up to 7450 MBps read and 6900 MBps write and who have a motherboard slot that can accommodate a heatsink-equipped module. Buyers whose boards only support PCIe Gen 3 or who have tight clearances around the M.2 socket should look at a thinner drive without a heatsink.

The deciding specification

The critical figure is the PCI-Express Gen 4.0 x4 interface paired with the stated sequential limits of 7450 MBps read and 6900 MBps write. If your platform cannot run PCIe Gen 4 you will not reach those speeds and a Gen 3 drive would be the correct match.

How it compares

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

Price $366.99
Pricier than about 73% 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 $183.50 per TB
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line990 PRO w/ Heatsink Gaming Package
Model nameMZ-V9P2T0GW
Part numberMZ-V9P2T0GW
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
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280

Questions about this item

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap the sequential speeds of this 990 PRO?

The drive reaches the practical ceiling of the PCIe 4.0 x4 link with up to 7450 MBps read and up to 6900 MBps write.

Will the integrated heatsink fit a standard M.2 2280 slot without blocking adjacent components?

The slim heatsink is built to the 2280 form factor and adds minimal height so it clears most motherboard shields and nearby slots.

What is the installation step people often miss with this heatsink model?

Remove any protective film from the heatsink surface before securing the drive so thermal contact is direct.

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