Technical Snapshot

The Samsung 980 500GB is a M.2 2280 solid state drive with a PCIe 3.0 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 2,600 MB/s. The drive uses TLC NAND flash with 500GB storage capacity. Endurance is rated at 300 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 500GB

980 · 500GB · 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 3,100 MB/s
Maximum sequential write throughput. Write speeds may decrease as the drive fills due to NAND management overhead.
Seq. Write 2,600 MB/s
Total usable storage capacity. Actual formatted capacity may be slightly less due to file system overhead.
Capacity 500GB
Total Bytes Written (TBW) endurance rating. Indicates the total amount of data that can be written before the drive warranty is affected.
Endurance 300 TBW
MPNMZ-V8V500B/AM
EAN0887276437200
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 500GB
Interface PCIe 3.0
Form Factor M.2 2280
Protocol NVMe 1.4
Sequential Read Up to 3,100 MB/s
Sequential Write Up to 2,600 MB/s
NAND Type TLC
Controller Samsung Pablo
Endurance (TBW) 300 TBW
DRAM Cache No (HMB)
Warranty 5 years
Variant Americas

Support & Downloads

980 Firmware UpdateLatest firmware · Check Samsung support for version
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Samsung MagicianSSD management software · Performance benchmarking, health monitoring
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Samsung Data MigrationClone existing drive to Samsung SSD
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Samsung 980 500GB DatasheetPDF · Technical specifications and installation guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the read speed of the 980 500GB?

The 980 500GB delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 2,600 MB/s.

How much storage does the 980 500GB have?

The 980 500GB has a capacity of 500GB, using TLC NAND flash technology with an endurance rating of 300 TBW.

What interface does the 980 500GB use?

The 980 500GB uses an PCIe 3.0 interface in M.2 2280 form factor.

Does the 980 500GB have a DRAM cache?

No, the 980 500GB does not include a DRAM cache buffer.

What warranty does the 980 500GB come with?

The 980 500GB comes with a 5 years limited warranty and an endurance rating of 300 TBW.

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