Samsung 980 Pro NVMe M.2 2280 SSD – 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | MZ-V8P500BW, MZ-V8P1T0BW, MZ-V8P2T0BW

Next-Level SSD Performance

Powered by a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3c, the 980 PRO offers the bandwidth and throughput required for heavy-duty gaming, graphics, data-analysis and content-creation workloads. It is also backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems, although maximum sequential performance requires a compatible PCIe 4.0 platform.

The 500GB model reaches up to 6,900MB/s read and 5,000MB/s write. Both the 1TB and 2TB models reach up to 7,000MB/s read, with write speeds of up to 5,000MB/s and 5,100MB/s respectively. Actual performance depends on firmware, host hardware, system configuration and workload.

A Winning Combination for Demanding Users

Designed for hardcore gamers and technically demanding users, the 980 PRO helps reduce game-loading times and accelerates access to large applications and project files. The 500GB model delivers up to 800,000 random-read IOPS at 4KB QD32, while the 1TB and 2TB versions reach up to 1,000,000 read IOPS. All three capacities offer random-write performance of up to 1,000,000 IOPS.

Intelligent TurboWrite technology accelerates supported write workloads by using an optimised buffer. Its effectiveness depends on available drive capacity and the amount of data being transferred.

Dedicated DRAM Cache and Samsung Engineering

Unlike DRAM-less designs, every 980 PRO includes dedicated low-power DDR4 cache. The 500GB version includes 512MB, the 1TB version includes 1GB and the 2TB version includes 2GB. Samsung’s in-house Elpis controller, V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash and firmware provide tightly integrated performance and quality.

Endurance scales with capacity: 300TBW for 500GB, 600TBW for 1TB and 1,200TBW for 2TB. Every model carries a 1.5-million-hour MTBF rating.

Reliable Thermal Control

A nickel coating helps manage heat around the controller, while the heat-spreader label provides thermal control for the NAND chips. Samsung’s thermal-control algorithm and Dynamic Thermal Guard help maintain appropriate temperatures and reduce performance fluctuations during sustained workloads. Suitable system airflow or a compatible motherboard heatsink is recommended for demanding installations.

Efficient M.2 Installation

The M.2 2280 module measures 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38mm and weighs just 9g. It installs directly into a compatible M.2 NVMe slot without separate power or data cables, making it suitable for high-performance desktops and supported laptops.

For PlayStation 5 installation, a suitable heatsink must be fitted separately and Sony’s current compatibility requirements should be followed.

Samsung Magician Software

Samsung Magician provides intuitive tools for monitoring drive health, reviewing performance, optimising the SSD and installing firmware updates. The 980 PRO also supports TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., automatic garbage collection and device sleep mode.

Perfect For

• High-performance gaming PCs seeking faster loading and responsive storage
• Graphics production, video editing, data analysis and other demanding workloads
• Desktop and laptop upgrades with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
• Users choosing between 500GB for essential applications, 1TB for a substantial game library or 2TB for extensive projects and media
• Builders seeking dedicated DRAM cache, Samsung V-NAND and an in-house controller
• Compatible console-storage upgrades where a separately installed heatsink meets the console requirements

Built for next-level work and play — the Samsung 980 PRO combines PCIe 4.0 speed, dedicated DRAM cache and intelligent thermal control across three versatile capacities.

• 1 x Samsung 980 PRO M.2 2280 NVMe SSD in the selected 500GB, 1TB or 2TB capacity
• Samsung warranty statement
• Access to Samsung Magician SSD management software