The SSD that goes further
Accelerate into next-gen computing. The Samsung 970 EVO delivers breakthrough speeds, best-in-class reliability, and a broad range of capacity options up to 2TB. The latest V-NAND, new Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite technology enhance high-end gaming and 4K & 3D graphic editing.
Accelerate into next-gen computing. The Samsung 970 EVO delivers breakthrough speeds, best-in-class reliability, and a broad range of capacity options up to 2TB. The latest V-NAND, new Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite technology enhance high-end gaming and 4K & 3D graphic editing.
Next level SSD speed
Feel the NVMe difference. The 970 EVO transforms high-end gaming and streamlines graphic-intensive workflows with the new Phoenix controller and Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Get stunning sequential read/write speeds of 3,500/2,500 MB/s, up to 32% faster writes than the previous generation Samsung's SSDs.
Design Flexibility
The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO fits up to 2TB onto the compact M.2 (2280) form factor, greatly expanding storage capacity and saving space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology empowers you with the capacity to do more and accomplish more.
Exceptional Endurance
The new standard in sustainable performance. Get up to 1,200 TBW with a 5-year limited warranty, achieving 50 percent higher than the previous generation. The 970 EVO provides exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung’s quality.
Unparalleled Reliability
Achieve a new level of drive confidence. Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO is designed to enable exceptional heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard can automatically monitor and maintain optimal operating temperatures to help minimize performance drops.
Samsung Magician
Advanced drive management made simple. The Samsung Magician software will help you keep an eye on your drive. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance.
| Series SSD 970 EVO |
| Application Client PCs |
| Interface PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 |
| Capacity 500GB (Actual usable capacity may be less, due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise) |
| Form Factor M.2 (2280) |
| Storage Memory Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC |
| Controller Samsung Phoenix Controller |
| Cache Memory Samsung 512MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM |
| Trim Support Supported |
| Encryption Support AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0)TCG/Opal IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive) |
| S.M.A.R.T. Support Supported |
| WWN Support Not supported |
| GC (Garbage Collection) Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm |
| Device Sleep Mode Support Yes |
| Sequential Read Speed Up to 3,400 MB/s (Performance may vary based on system hardware configuration) |
| Sequential Write Speed Up to 2,300 MB/s (Performance may vary based on system hardware configuration) |
| Random Read Speed Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 370,000 IOPS Random Read (4KB, QD1): Up to 15,000 IOPS (Performance may vary based on system hardware configuration) |
| Random Write Speed Random Write (4KB, QD32): Up to 450,000 IOPS Random Write (4KB, QD1): Up to 50,000 IOPS (Performance may vary based on system hardware configuration) |
| Average Power Consumption (system level) Average: 5.7 W Maximum: 10 W (Burst mode) (Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware configuration) |
| Power consumption (Idle) Max. 30 mW (Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware configuration) |
| Allowable Voltage 3.3 V +/- 5 % Allowable voltage |
| Reliability (MTBF) 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF) |
| Operating Temperature 0 - 70 oC Operating Temperature |
| Shock 1,500 G and 0.5 ms (Half sine) |
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