Technical Snapshot

The Samsung 980 1TB (Intl) is a M.2 2280 solid state drive with a PCIe 3.0 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,000 MB/s. The drive uses TLC NAND flash with 1TB storage capacity. Endurance is rated at 600 TBW. Backed by a 5 years warranty.

Use Case
Gaming, content creation, high-speed NVMe storage
Compatibility
M.2 2280 slot, PCIe 3.0-capable motherboard
Category
Internal SSD — 980
Samsung 980

980 1TB (Intl)

980 · 1TB · PCIe 3.0 · M.2 2280

Maximum sequential read throughput under ideal conditions. Real-world speeds may vary based on system configuration and workload.
Seq. Read 3,500 MB/s
Maximum sequential write throughput. Write speeds may decrease as the drive fills due to NAND management overhead.
Seq. Write 3,000 MB/s
Total usable storage capacity. Actual formatted capacity may be slightly less due to file system overhead.
Capacity 1TB
Total Bytes Written (TBW) endurance rating. Indicates the total amount of data that can be written before the drive warranty is affected.
Endurance 600 TBW
MPNMZ-V8V1T0BW
EAN8806090572227
CategorySolid State Drives
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Interface & Features

Interface PCIe 3.0
Form Factor M.2 2280
Protocol NVMe 1.4
DRAM Cache No (HMB)
Encryption AES 256-bit
TRIM Yes

Full Specifications

Data sourced from official Samsung Semiconductor specifications
Storage
Series 980
Capacity 1TB
Interface PCIe 3.0
Form Factor M.2 2280
Protocol NVMe 1.4
Sequential Read Up to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential Write Up to 3,000 MB/s
NAND Type TLC
Controller Samsung Pablo
Endurance (TBW) 600 TBW
DRAM Cache No (HMB)
Warranty 5 years
Variant Intl

Support & Downloads

980 Firmware UpdateLatest firmware · Check Samsung support for version
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Samsung 980 1TB (Intl) DatasheetPDF · Technical specifications and installation guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the read speed of the 980 1TB (Intl)?

The 980 1TB (Intl) delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3,000 MB/s.

How much storage does the 980 1TB (Intl) have?

The 980 1TB (Intl) has a capacity of 1TB, using TLC NAND flash technology with an endurance rating of 600 TBW.

What interface does the 980 1TB (Intl) use?

The 980 1TB (Intl) uses an PCIe 3.0 interface in M.2 2280 form factor.

Does the 980 1TB (Intl) have a DRAM cache?

No, the 980 1TB (Intl) does not include a DRAM cache buffer.

What warranty does the 980 1TB (Intl) come with?

The 980 1TB (Intl) comes with a 5 years limited warranty and an endurance rating of 600 TBW.

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