Technical Snapshot

The Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD is a 500GB internal solid state drive using PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface in M.2 (2280) form factor. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 3500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3000 MB/s. Powered by Samsung V-NAND TLC NAND flash.

Use Case
System storage, gaming, content creation
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Category
Internal SSD — 980 Series
SAMSUNG

980 500GB NVMe SSD

500GB · PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 · M.2 (2280)

Storage capacity: 500GB. Available in multiple capacity variants.
Capacity500GB
Sequential read speed up to 3500 MB/s for fast file access and boot times.
Read3500 MB/s
Sequential write speed up to 3000 MB/s. Rated for 300 TBW endurance.
Write3000 MB/s
PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 interface in M.2 (2280) form factor.
InterfacePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
MPNMZ-V8V500B/AM
EAN887276437200
CategorySolid State Drives
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Full Specifications

Product Line980
Capacity500GB
Form FactorM.2 (2280)
InterfacePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND TypeSamsung V-NAND TLC
ControllerSamsung in-house Controller
Sequential Read3500 MB/s
Sequential Write3000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS500,000
Random Write IOPS480,000
TBW300 TB
MTBF1,500,000 hours
EncryptionAES 256-bit
Weight8.0 g
Dimensions80 x 22 x 2.3 mm
Warranty5-year Limited
Variantbasic

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

What interface does the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD use?

The Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD uses PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 in a M.2 (2280) form factor.

What is the read/write speed of the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD?

The Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD offers sequential read speeds of 3500 MB/s and write speeds of 3000 MB/s.

What capacity is the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD?

This Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD variant has a capacity of 500GB.

What NAND type does the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD use?

The Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD uses Samsung V-NAND TLC.

What warranty does the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD come with?

The Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD comes with a 5-year Limited.

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