Samsung 990 EVO NVMe SSD 1TB
- Digital Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- HardDrive Size: 1 TB
- Connectivity Technology: NVMe
- Hard Disk Interface: PCIE X 4
Last refreshed Sep 9, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fast, power efficient 1TB NVMe SSD for gaming and creative work, positioned just under Samsung's 990 PRO.
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ASIN: B0H1NH99GXModel: MZ-V9V1T0B/AMCategory: Internal Solid State Drives
Overview
The Samsung 990 is a 1TB NVMe internal SSD rated for sequential speeds up to 7,150/6,450 MB/s read/write, aimed at gamers, PC builders and anyone archiving large files.
Samsung positions it below the 990 PRO, claiming up to 38 percent better performance per watt while still hitting flagship tier throughput and IOPS figures. It comes with Samsung's monitoring and firmware tools for drive health and encryption.
- Sequential speeds up to 7,150/6,450 MB/s
- Up to 38 percent better performance per watt vs 990 PRO
- Up to 1,100K random write IOPS
- Samsung Magician tools for firmware and drive health
Who it's for
PC builders and gamers who want fast game load times and file transfers on a power efficient NVMe drive, particularly laptop users where power draw matters. Buyers who specifically need the peak throughput of Samsung's 990 PRO line should compare specs directly rather than assume this matches it.
Pros and cons
- Rated sequential speeds up to 7,150/6,450 MB/s
- Up to 38 percent better performance per watt
- High random IOPS for multitasking and large libraries
- Samsung software for firmware, encryption and health monitoring
- Positioned below the 990 PRO on throughput
- Requires matching NVMe slot speed for rated figures
Performance notes
Rated sequential speeds reach up to 7,150 MB/s read and 6,450 MB/s write, with random IOPS up to 700K read and 1,100K write, figures aimed at fast game installs, large file transfers and export heavy creative work. Samsung claims up to 38 percent better performance per watt than the 990 PRO, aimed at laptops and power conscious builds. Samsung's software suite adds firmware updates, encryption and ongoing drive health monitoring.
Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | MZ-V9V1T0B/AM |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| HardDrive Size | 1 TB |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Media Speed | 6450 megabytes_per_second |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Information Not Available |
| Color | Information Not Available |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | NVMe |
| Hard Disk Interface | PCIE X 4 |
| Hardware Connectivity | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | M2 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 7150 MB/s |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Mfr Part Number | MZ-V9V1T0B/AM |
| BuiltIn Media | Solid State Drive |
| Additional Features | Hardware Encryption, TRIM Support |
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Frequently asked questions
What capacity does this Samsung 990 SSD come in?
This listing is the 1TB version, model MZ-V9V1T0B/AM, with larger capacities available in the same line.
How fast is the Samsung 990 SSD?
Up to 7,150 MB/s sequential read and 6,450 MB/s sequential write, per Samsung's rated specifications.
Is the Samsung 990 the same as the 990 PRO?
No, it is a separate model that Samsung positions as more power efficient, at up to 38 percent better performance per watt than the 990 PRO.