Samsung 500GB SSD, 980, NVMe 1.4 PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280, Read up to 3,100 MB/s, Write Up to 2,600 MB/s, R/W 400K/470K IOPS, 300TBW, V-NAND 3bit MLC
Upgrade to breathtaking NVMe speed
It's time to maximise your PC's potential with our SSD 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is the smart choice for outstanding SSD performance, and it's backed by an NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 technology.
* The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.
Packed with speed
Get right to it. The 980 harnesses nearly all the speed advantages of PCIe 3.0 through HMB* technology and NVMe efficiency. The DRAM-less design delivers exceptional value, achieving breakneck sequential read/write speeds up to 3,100/2,600 MB/s**, and over 6.2x*** the speed of SATA SSDs.
*HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology enables the SSD to use the DRAM of the host system for read/write caching and buffering.
**Performance may vary depending on the SSD’s firmware version, system and hardware configuration. Performance measurements are based on IOmeter 1.1.0. The write performances were measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology activated. Intelligent TurboWrite operates only within a specific data transfer size. For detailed information, please contact your local service center. Test system configuration: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz,DDR4 2133MHz 8GBx2 OS-Windows 10 Pro 64bit Asrock Z-170 Extreme7+.
***Results are based on a comparison with Samsung SATA SSDs.
Keep moving with Full Power Mode
Keep your SSD running for consistent high performance with Full Power Mode. Switch on the Samsung Magician software to always keep your SSD in active mode and instantly jump between intensive work with huge files, graphics-heavy games and normal PC usage.
Built for the long run
Keep your files safe with an SSD that's in it for the long haul. Rest assured with up to 300 TBW* and a 5-year limited warranty**. The 980's optimised endurance comes with reliability, thanks to Samsung's in-house solutions, from the state-of-the-art controller to V-NAND and the latest firmware.
*TBW : Terabytes written
** Warrantied TBW for 980: 300 TBW for 500GB model.* 5 years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.
Reliable thermal control
High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 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.
Smart thermal solution
Embedded with Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, the 980 manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance. Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard technology maintains the 980's temperature at optimal levels to minimize performance fluctuations in the long haul.
Samsung Magician software
Unlock the full power of the 980 with Samsung Magician's intuitive yet advanced optimization tools. Monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates with Magician to ensure you're always getting the best performance out of your SSD.
World's No. 1* Flash Memory
Experience superior performance and reliability from the world's number one brand for flash memory seller since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust.
*Source: 2003-2019 IHS Markit data: NAND suppliers' revenue market share.
