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Samsung · PCIe 4.0 · 2000 GB

SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4

Performance
70
Perf / price
22
Capacity value
45
Amazon
$469
SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4
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$469
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026
Performance70.0
Performance / price22.4
Capacity value44.8
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Written analysis

SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 at a glance

The SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3. The controller is Samsung Elpis (S4LV003). Flash type is TLC 128-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4.

Rated sequential throughput is 7000 MB/s read and 5100 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1000K read IOPS and 1000K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 70.0.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 1200 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years. Active power is listed at 7.0 W. Check the drive and motherboard guidance to determine whether a heatsink is recommended for sustained transfers.

Current value

At $469, the drive costs $234.44 per TB. Performance / price is 22.4 and capacity value is 44.8. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Samsung
SSD
SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4
Part number
MZ-V8P2T0B/AM
Model
MZ-V8P2T0B/AM
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$469
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
7000 MB/s
Sequential write
5100 MB/s
Random read
1000K IOPS
Random write
1000K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$469
Price / TB
$234.44
Performance / price
22.4
Capacity value
44.8

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Interface generation
PCIe 4.0
Controller
Samsung Elpis (S4LV003)
NAND
TLC 128-layer
Process
8.0
Cache type
LPDDR4
DRAM
LPDDR4
DRAM capacity
2048 MB
DRAM speed
1866 MT/s
SLC cache
230 GB Dynamic + 6 GB Static

Durability & power

Endurance
1200 TBW
Endurance / TB
600 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
7.00 W

Additional information

Also listed as
980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4
Color
Black

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Next-level SSD performance: Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.

Maximum Speed: Get read speeds up to 7,000 MB s with 980 PRO and push the limits of what SSDs can do. Powered by a new Elpsis controller designed to harmonize the flash memory components and the interface for superior speed – with a PCIe 4.0 interface that’s 2x faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs and 12x faster than Samsung SATA SSDs – every component of this NVMe SSD is manufactured by Samsung for performance that lasts.

A winning combination: Designed for hardcore gamers and tech-savvy users, the 980 PRO offers high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more. It's fast at loading games, so you can play more and wait less.

Efficient M.2 SSD: The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, which can be easily plugged into desktops and laptops. Due to its size and thus optimized power efficiency, it’s ideal for building high-performance computing systems.

Reliable thermal control: High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 PRO uses nickel coating to help manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label to deliver effective thermal control of the NAND chip.

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