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Samsung

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB

2000 β€’ PCIe 4.0 x4 β€’ 7450 MB/s MB/s β€’ 6900 MB/s MB/s

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2000Capacity
PCIe 4.0 x4Interface
7450 MB/s MB/sRead
6900 MB/s MB/sWriting
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Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet β€” the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • PCIe 4.0 platforms that want the interface maxed out
  • PS5 upgrades where the low-profile heatsink version fits the bay
  • Builders who value single-vendor engineering and firmware support
Watch out for:
  • PCIe 4.0 by design β€” Gen5 drives now double its sequential numbers
  • Early units had a firmware health-reporting bug; long since fixed, but buyers should update firmware on arrival
Launch price $290 (US)
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • PCIe 4.0 by design β€” Gen5 drives now double its sequential numbers
  • Early units had a firmware health-reporting bug; long since fixed, but buyers should update firmware on arrival
  • The heatsink version costs extra where rivals bundle one
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Performance

How fast does it read and write?

Manufacturer's official sequential and random access values.

PERFORMANCE

Sequential in large files, random speed determiner on system disk.

7450 MB/s MB/s read

7450 MB/s MB/s β€” Sequential read Β· 6900 MB/s MB/s β€” Sequential write Β· 1550K IOPS IOPS β€” Random read Β· 1400K IOPS IOPS β€” Random write

7450 MB/s MB/s6900 MB/s MB/s1550K IOPS IOPS1400K IOPS IOPS
7450 MB/s MB/sSequential read
6900 MB/s MB/sSequential write
1550K IOPS IOPSRandom read
1400K IOPS IOPSRandom write
Durability

How long does it last?

Warranty period and total write endurance.

DURABILITY

The real determining value in long-term use.

1200 TBW

1200 TBW β€” Total Write Endurance Β· 5 Years β€” Warranty Period

1200 TBW5 Years
1200 TBWTotal Write Endurance
5 YearsWarranty Period
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

PCIe 4.0 platforms that want the interface maxed out

Great fit
PS5 upgrades where the low-profile heatsink version fits the bay

Great fit
Builders who value single-vendor engineering and firmware support

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
Effectively saturates PCIe 4.0 β€” sequential and random performance sit at the interface ceiling
Fully in-house Samsung stack: controller, V-NAND, DRAM and firmware from one vendor
1,550K random read IOPS keeps game loads and heavy multitasking snappy
Runs efficiently for its class, so laptop and PS5 use stay practical
Samsung Magician is among the best drive toolboxes in the business
Things to consider
PCIe 4.0 by design β€” Gen5 drives now double its sequential numbers
Early units had a firmware health-reporting bug; long since fixed, but buyers should update firmware on arrival
The heatsink version costs extra where rivals bundle one
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

US launch price$290

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB's launch price.

Samsung designs its SSD controllers and V-NAND in South Korea; NAND production runs in South Korea and at its Xi'an, China fab.

This is not the current retail price β€” it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB specifications

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General

DRAM Cache
Family
990 PRO
Controller
Samsung Pascal (8 nm)
Release Year
2022
Manufacturer

Capacity

Capacity

Performance

Sequential Read
Sequential Write
Random Read
1550K IOPS
Random Write
1400K IOPS

Durability

Endurance
Warranty
5 Years

Interface

Protocol
NVMe 2.0
Interface

Form Factor

Form Factor
FAQ

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Should you buy the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
How fast is the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?
Up to 7,450 MB/s sequential read and 6,900 MB/s write, with up to 1,550K/1,400K random read/write IOPS β€” effectively the PCIe 4.0 limit.
Does the 990 PRO have DRAM?
Yes β€” the 2TB model carries 2 GB of LPDDR4 cache alongside Samsung's in-house Pascal controller.
What is the 990 PRO 2TB's endurance rating?
1,200 TBW with a 5-year warranty.
Does the 990 PRO work in a PS5?
Yes β€” it exceeds Sony's speed requirement; use the heatsink version or add a compatible heatsink for the PS5 bay.
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