Technical Snapshot

The Samsung 980 250GB (Intl) is a M.2 2280 solid state drive with a PCIe 3.0 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 2,900 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,300 MB/s. The drive uses TLC NAND flash with 250GB storage capacity. Endurance is rated at 150 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 250GB (Intl)

980 · 250GB · 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 2,900 MB/s
Maximum sequential write throughput. Write speeds may decrease as the drive fills due to NAND management overhead.
Seq. Write 1,300 MB/s
Total usable storage capacity. Actual formatted capacity may be slightly less due to file system overhead.
Capacity 250GB
Total Bytes Written (TBW) endurance rating. Indicates the total amount of data that can be written before the drive warranty is affected.
Endurance 150 TBW
MPNMZ-V8V250BW
EAN8806090572203
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 250GB
Interface PCIe 3.0
Form Factor M.2 2280
Protocol NVMe 1.4
Sequential Read Up to 2,900 MB/s
Sequential Write Up to 1,300 MB/s
NAND Type TLC
Controller Samsung Pablo
Endurance (TBW) 150 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 250GB (Intl) DatasheetPDF · Technical specifications and installation guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the read speed of the 980 250GB (Intl)?

The 980 250GB (Intl) delivers sequential read speeds up to 2,900 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1,300 MB/s.

How much storage does the 980 250GB (Intl) have?

The 980 250GB (Intl) has a capacity of 250GB, using TLC NAND flash technology with an endurance rating of 150 TBW.

What interface does the 980 250GB (Intl) use?

The 980 250GB (Intl) uses an PCIe 3.0 interface in M.2 2280 form factor.

Does the 980 250GB (Intl) have a DRAM cache?

No, the 980 250GB (Intl) does not include a DRAM cache buffer.

What warranty does the 980 250GB (Intl) come with?

The 980 250GB (Intl) comes with a 5 years limited warranty and an endurance rating of 150 TBW.

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