Samsung 990 1TB SSD Review: Another “Budget” PCIe 4.0 SSD
Samsung sent us a unit of its latest 990 1TB SSD for review. Designed around the PCIe 4.0 interface, it is also an SSD that the brand boasts is fitted with its latest NAND flash package, while also serving as another option in its more premium Pro lineup. What Am I Looking At? The Samsung […] The post Samsung 990 1TB SSD Review: Another “Budget” PCIe 4.0 SSD appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
Samsung has recently released its latest 990 1TB SSD, which boasts PCIe 4.0 interface and is fitted with the latest NAND flash package. This SSD is positioned as the cheaper alternative to Samsung's Pro SSD lineup, and is actually built around the QLC-based 990 Evo Plus. With average sequential read and write speeds of 7.15GB/s and 6.45GB/s, respectively, as well as random performance of 700K IOPS read and 1,100K IOPS write, the 990 1TB is a capable addition to any PC or laptop.
Interestingly, despite being a QLC-based SSD, the 990 1TB can still push a significant amount of bandwidth, making it a good substitute or addition to your system. However, one downside is the lack of a DRAM package, which can lead to increased wear-and-tear on the drive. The pricing starts at RM1,070 for the 1TB model and RM2,111 for the 2TB model, making it a direct rival to the Kingston NV3.
Despite being a budget drive, the 990 is still a good option among PCIe 4.0 SSDs currently available in the market.
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