SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen 4 Gaming M.2 Internal Solid State Drive Memory Card, Maximum Speed, Thermal Control, MZ-V8P500B/AM Description 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.The NVM Express design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc. Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs. Features: NEXT-LEVEL SSD PERFORMANCE: Unleash the power of Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing MAXIMUM SPEED: 980 PRO is raising the bar for NVMe SSDs. 980 PRO is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. Sequential performances (up to)- 3500MB/s for reads, 3400MB/s (500GB) for writes. Random (up to)- 690K IOPS (500GB/1TB) for reads, 620K (250/500GB) for writes 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 EFFICIENT M.2 SSD: The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, thus optimizing power efficiency, making it ideal for building high-performance computing systems RELIABLE 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 SMART THERMAL SOLUTION: Embedded with Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm, 980 PRO manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance, while minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage SAMSUNG MAGICIAN: A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance FLASH MEMORY BRAND: 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 Product Details: Digital Storage Capacity: 500 GB Hard Disk Interface: PCIE x 4 Connectivity Technology: SATA Brand: SAMSUNG Special Feature: Backward Compatible Hard Disk Form Factor: 2280 Inches Hard Disk Description: Solid State Drive Compatible Devices: Laptop, Gaming Console, Desktop Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive Hard Disk Size: 500 GB RAM: ‎500 GB Hard Drive: ‎500 GB Solid State Drive Brand: ‎SAMSUNG Series: ‎500GB Item model number: ‎MZ-V8P500B/AM Item Weight: ‎2.4 ounces Product Dimensions: ‎3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches Flash Memory Size: ‎500 Hard Drive Interface: ‎PCIE x 4 Manufacturer: ‎SAMSUNG Country of Origin: ‎Korea, Republic of Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No Date First Available: ‎September 22, 2020