Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Samsung

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Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD
Unstoppable
Next-level NVMe SSD performance
A winning combination
Smart, reliable thermal control
Technical Specifications
Features
FAQ’s
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Samsung 980 PRO NVMe SSD

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Unstoppable

Unleash the power of the Samsung SSD 980 PRO, Samsung’s first consumer PCle 4.0 NVMe SSD, for next-level computing experiences. Designed for graphics- intensive games and heavy-duty applications, the 980 PRO leverages Samsung’s custom controller and PCIle 4.0 to deliver double the data transfer rate of PCle 3.0, while backward compatibility and its compact M.2 form factor provide versatility and flexibility for diverse high-performance computing solutions.

Next-level NVMe SSD performance

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Powered by Samsung’s custom El pis controller for PC le 4.0 SSDs and the latest V-NAND and DRAM technology, all components and firmware of the 980 PRO are designed and manufactured in-house by Samsung to maximize performance and speed. Together with the impressive power of PCle 4.0, which offers a bandwidth of around 16GT/s per lane, the 980 PRO delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/and 5,100 MB/s respectively as well as random read and write speeds of up to 1,000K IOPS. Compared to previous generation SSDs, the 980 PRO is about 2 times faster than PCle 3.0 SSDs and 12.7 times faster than SATA SSDs.

A winning combination

Designed with hardcore gamers, creative professionals, and tech-savvy users in mind, 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 for both PCs and consoles, allowing you to play more and wait less, while its performance is also optimized to deliver seamless 4K and 8K content processing. The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, which can be easily plugged into desktops and laptops for maximum board design flexibility. The drive’s optimized power efficiency makes it ideal for high- performance computing systems.

Sequential Reads up to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential Writes up to 5,100 MB/s
Random Reads up to 1,000K IOPS
Random Writes up to 1,000K IOPS

Smart, reliable thermal control

The 980 PRO’s next-level performance is supported by exceptional thermal control. The SSD uses nickel coating instead of an external copper casing to help manage the controller temperature and employs a heat spreader label to provide effective thermal control for the NAND chip. Embedded with Samsung’s cutting-edge Dynamic Thermal Guard technology, the 980 PRO manages heat on its own automatically to ensure durable and reliable performance. To minimize performance fluctuations in the long haul, Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard technology monitors 980 PRO’s temperature continuously and keeps it at the optimal level.

Technical Specifications

	980 PRO	980
ModelCode	MZ-V8P2TO	MZ-VSPlTO

MZ-V8V500

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MZ-V8V250

General

Feature

| Capacity| 2TB| 1TB| 500GB| 250GB| 1TB| 500GB| 250GB

Form Factor

Weight

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Max. 9.0gWeight

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Max 8.0 g Weight

Performance

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Sequential Read

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Up to 7,000 MB/s

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Up to 7,000 MB/s

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Up to 7,000 MB/s

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Up to 6,400 MB/s

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Up to 3,500 MB/s

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Up to 3,100 MB/s

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Up to 2,900 MB/s

Random Read (QD32)

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Up to 1,000 K IOPS

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Up to 1,000 K IDPS

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Up to800KIOPS

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Up to500KIOPS

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Up to SOOK IOPS

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Up to400KIOPS

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Up to 230K IOPS

Warrenty

| TBW| 1,200TB| 600TB| 300TB| 150TB| 600TB| 300TB| 150TB

Warranty (years)

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5-Year Limited Warranty

The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.
Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCle 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Performance may vary depending on the SSD’s firmware version and the system hardware & system configuration. [980 PROJ Performance measurements are based on
IOmeter 1.1.0. The write performances were measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. The sequential write performances after the Intelligent TurboWrite region are:
- up to 500 MB/s(250GB), 1,000 MB/s(500GB) and 2,000 MB/s(1TB,2TB)
- Test system configuration: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor CPU@3.79GHz, DDR4 2666MHz 16GBx2, OS-Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Chipset-ASUS-X570-ROG CROSSHAIR VII FORMULA.
- L980J Pertormance measurements are based on 1Ometer 1.1.0. The write performances were measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. The sequential write performances after the Intelligent Turbowrite region are:
- up to 250 MB/s(250GB), 500 MB/s(500GB), and 900 MB/s(1TB).* 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label.
Five years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty document in the package.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics products or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by the user. For more information on the warranty, please visit samsung.com/ssd.
For more information about the Samsung SSD, visit samsung.com/ssd or samsungssd.com.

Copyright 0 2020 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Nonmetric weights and measurements are approximate.

All data were deemed correct at the time of creation. Samsung is not liable for errors or omissions. All brand, product, service names, and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized and acknowledged.

Features

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Upcoming SSD Performance
- For advanced computing, unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
Highest Speed
- By providing read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, the 980 PRO is lifting the standard for NVMe SSDs.
Highest Speed
- By providing read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, the 980 PRO is lifting the standard for NVMe SSDs.
Productive M.2 SSD
- Its small M.2 2280 form factor maximizes power efficiency, making the 980 PRO perfect for creating high-performance computing systems.
Trustworthy Thermal Control
- The 980 PRO employs a heat spreader label and nickel coating to offer good temperature regulation of the NAND chip in order to maintain reliable performance.
Intelligent Thermal Solution
- The 980 PRO regulates heat on its own to give a dependable performance while minimizing performance changes over time thanks to Samsung’s state-of-the-art thermal control technology.
Galaxy Magician
- A collection of simple utilities keeps your drivers up to date, keeps track of its speed and health, and even improves performance.

Putting two of them in raid 0 on a pcie gen 4 motherboard, with the understanding that it is not feasible, might I anticipate read speeds of up to 14000 Mb/s?

Make sure you have two M.2 sockets that are on dedicated CPU lanes if you plan to use an NVMe M.2 raid 0. One M.2 on the CPU and one M.2 on the chipset share CPU lanes in most desktop computers. The genuine direct CPU channel M.2 drive cannot keep up with the M.2 chipset.

FAQ’s

Will the PS5 support this?

A beta OS/firmware upgrade for the PS5 that enables users to insert an additional M.2 into the expandable storage slot is presently available to a small group of customers. This is listed as compatible with/recommended.

What is certain To be honest, the 970 Pro has a 1200TB warranty. What does the 980 pro claim?

The TBW warranty on the 980 Pro is half that of the comparable 970 Pro. Because that SSD is utilized for more than just data storage, a lower TBW value could be crucial in some applications. Moreover, it serves as virtual memory. Many TBs might be written and read in a short amount of time if virtual memory is used intensively.

Any discernible differences between this and a gen 3 NVMe in terms of game loading times?

You won’t really notice a difference. It will only be a matter of seconds. Because of the excellent firmware on Samsung SSDs, its Gen 3 NVMe SSD actually boots up games faster than other brands’ Gen 4 SSD.

PCIe 4.0 is not yet supported by Intel. What advantages, if any, does the 980 provide when installed on an Intel motherboard with a PCI 3.0?

Expect somewhat high speeds from my HP Omen 15-dh1053nr, an Intel i7 Gen 3 machine on which I put the 980 Pro 1TB. You are constrained by Gen 3, however, I observed less latency and better smoothness in all of my processes than increased speed.

Why is the price of the 980 Pro lower than the 970 Pro?

Because the TLC NAND flash used by the 980 BPO has a 3-bit per cell, as opposed to The 970 Pro, which utilizes MLC flash, a more costly, two-bit Purcell.

Does the [tdbt ssd enclosure] fit the Samsung 980 Pro?

Yes, this would work if you’re using a fairly common thunderbolt enclosure (the majority of tdbt enclosures I’ve worked with support the 80 mm length). You could save $30 and get a 970 EVO instead because tdbt only supports up to about 1000 MB read/write, which would result in a minimal speed decrease.

Is there an enclosure that will accommodate the heat sink-equipped model?

The PS5 slot accepts this model with the heatsink.

What exactly does “Single Unit Version” mean?

A “Single Unit Version” just includes the product and packaging; no further items are included (no manual, screws, etc.).

Will this fit on a motherboard that is ITX-sized?

You merely need to make sure that your motherboard has an M.2 slot; the size isn’t the problem here. If so, this can be put to use.

Does this support an Intel i7 ThinkPad P52?

Indeed, this SSD and your M.2 slot both have a 2280 form factor.

Will this drive function in my laptop, an HP Pavilion 15-cs2073cl?

The HP Pavilion 15-cs2073cl laptop does indeed function properly.

Suitable with the Intel Core i710700k?

I do have a Gen 10 i7, and this is working fine.

Does this support the Alienware X17R1?

The HP Pavilion Woth and Alienware X17R1 do indeed function properly.

Does this work with the PS5? Will it require a heatsink?

Since gaming consoles, especially the early versions of a new generation of consoles, are well known for having poor cooling, I would unabashedly state that a heatsink is a must. My first PS4 stopped working because the heatsink had expanded from overheating and was no longer making proper contact with the console.

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