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. 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. 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. Samsung’s advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader on the 970 EVO enable superior heat dissipation. The Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains optimal operating temperatures to minimise performance drops.
Application: Client PCs
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Storage Memory: Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC
Controller: Samsung Phoenix Controller
Cache Memory:
512 MB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM (250 GB, 500 GB)
1 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM (1,024 GB)
2 GB Low Power DDR4 SDRAM (2,000 GB)
Trim Support: Yes
S.M.A.R.T Support: Yes
Garbage Collection: Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
Encryption Support:
AES 256-bit Encryption (Class 0) TCG/Opal
IEEE1667 (Encrypted drive)
WWN Support: No
Device Sleep Mode Support: Yes
Sequential Read: Up to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 2,500 MB/s
Random Read: Up to 500,000 IOPS
Random Write: Up to 450,000 IOPS
Random Read: Up to 15,000 IOPS
Random Write: Up to 50,000 IOPS
Power Consumption (System Level): Average 6W, Maximum 10W
Power Consumption (idle): Max 30mW
Power Consumption (Device Sleep): Max 5mW
Allowable Voltage: 3.3V ± 5% Allowable voltage
Reliability: 1.5 million hours reliability
Operating Temperature: 0-70°C
Shock: 1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
Software: Management SW
Dimensions (WxHxD): Max 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 mm
Weight: Max 8g
Warranty: 5 years or 600 TBW