Unleash Next-Gen Power: Samsung’s 990 EVO SSD Revolutionizes

Embark on a journey into the future of storage with Samsung’s latest marvel, the SSD 990 EVO. This NVMe SSD not only redefines performance standards but also ushers in a new era of energy efficiency and adaptability. Whether you’re a passionate gamer, a dedicated professional, or a creative enthusiast, the 990 EVO promises to elevate your computing experience.

Samsung has introduced the SSD 990 EVO, an innovative NVMe SSD boasting enhanced performance, energy efficiency, and interface adaptability. Positioned as an optimal solution for a myriad of applications such as gaming, professional work, and video/photo editing, the 990 EVO outshines its forerunner, the 970 EVO Plus, with a remarkable 43% improvement in performance.

This cutting-edge SSD delivers impressive sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds reaching 4,200 MB/s. Noteworthy enhancements extend to random read and write speeds, achieving up to 700K input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 800K IOPS, respectively.

One of the standout features of the 990 EVO is its advanced power efficiency, boasting a remarkable 70% improvement. This translates to prolonged usage on PCs without the constant worry about battery life. Additionally, the Modern Standby feature facilitates instant on/off functionality, ensuring uninterrupted internet connectivity and seamless notification reception even during low power situations.

The heat spreader label on the Samsung 990 EVO plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal thermal conditions for the NAND chip. This feature ensures that operations consistently run at peak levels without compromising the integrity of the drive.

Designed to meet the demands of contemporary PCs, the 990 EVO supports both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, catering to systems with PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Moreover, it promises compatibility, thermal control, and power efficiency for PCIe 5.0 interfaces in upcoming applications.

Available globally, the Samsung 990 EVO comes with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $124.99 for the 1TB model and $209.99 for the 2TB model.

Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics, emphasized, “The 990 EVO strikes a perfect balance between performance, power efficiency, and reliability, making it a versatile choice for the latest interface suitable for a variety of everyday tasks, including gaming, business workflow, and creative endeavors.”