Samsung 980 PRO 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD with Heatsink

Description

The Samsung 980 PRO 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD with Heatsink is a high-performance internal solid-state drive designed for gaming PCs, PlayStation 5, professional workstations, and demanding storage workloads.

Featuring 1TB of storage capacity, a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, NVMe technology, and a compact M.2 2280 form factor, the 980 PRO delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s.

The integrated Samsung heatsink helps dissipate heat during sustained workloads, making this version particularly suitable for high-performance gaming systems and compatible PS5 consoles.

Key Features

1TB High-Performance NVMe Storage

• 1TB storage capacity
• PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
• NVMe protocol
• M.2 2280 form factor
• Integrated heatsink
• Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read
• Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential write
• Samsung V-NAND
• Samsung Elpis Controller
• Intelligent TurboWrite
• Dynamic Thermal Guard
• Suitable for compatible PCs and PlayStation 5

Up to 7,000 MB/s Read & 5,000 MB/s Write

The Samsung 980 PRO is designed to take advantage of PCIe Gen4 bandwidth for demanding storage workloads.

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 5,000 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4

This performance makes the SSD suitable for gaming, large file transfers, content creation, and professional applications.

Actual performance varies depending on system configuration, workload, temperature, firmware, and other operating conditions.

Integrated Heatsink

A major advantage of this version of the Samsung 980 PRO is its integrated heatsink.

The heatsink is designed to help:

• Dissipate SSD heat
• Manage temperatures during sustained workloads
• Reduce thermal throttling
• Maintain more consistent performance
• Improve thermal stability
• Provide ready-to-use cooling without requiring a separate M.2 heatsink

This is particularly useful for PCIe Gen4 SSDs, which can generate significant heat under sustained load.

PlayStation 5 Compatible

The Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink is suitable for expanding the internal storage of a compatible PlayStation 5 console.

Benefits include:

• PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance
• Integrated heatsink
• 1TB additional storage
• Space for additional PS5 games
• Games can be installed and played directly from compatible M.2 expansion storage
• Compact design suitable for the PS5 M.2 expansion bay

Always keep the PS5 system software updated and follow Sony's installation requirements when adding an M.2 SSD.

PCIe Gen4 x4 Interface

The Samsung 980 PRO uses a PCI Express Gen4 x4 interface, providing substantially greater bandwidth than PCIe Gen3 and SATA-based storage.

Benefits include:

• Fast operating-system startup
• Rapid application loading
• Reduced game loading times
• High-speed file transfers
• Responsive multitasking
• Fast software installations
• High-performance gaming storage

For maximum advertised performance, a compatible PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot is required.

Samsung V-NAND Technology

The Samsung 980 PRO uses Samsung V-NAND flash memory to provide high-performance solid-state storage.

Benefits include:

• Fast data access
• High storage density
• Low latency
• Silent operation
• No mechanical moving components
• High-speed storage performance
• Suitable for demanding workloads

Samsung Elpis Controller

The 980 PRO features Samsung's Elpis Controller, designed for high-performance PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage.

It helps provide:

• High sequential performance
• High random performance
• Efficient NVMe communication
• Responsive multitasking
• Fast data processing
• Optimized PCIe Gen4 operation

Intelligent TurboWrite

Samsung Intelligent TurboWrite technology uses a high-speed write buffer to accelerate supported write workloads.

It can improve performance during:

• Large file transfers
• Game installations
• Application installations
• Software updates
• Video editing
• Content creation
• Multimedia transfers

Sustained write speeds can decrease after the available TurboWrite cache is exhausted.

Advanced Thermal Management

In addition to its physical heatsink, the Samsung 980 PRO includes technologies designed to manage SSD temperatures.

Thermal features include:

• Integrated heatsink
• Dynamic Thermal Guard
• Nickel-coated controller
• Intelligent temperature monitoring
• Thermal throttling protection

Together, these technologies help maintain stable operation during demanding gaming and professional workloads.

M.2 2280 Form Factor

The Samsung 980 PRO uses the popular M.2 2280 form factor.

Advantages include:

• Compact internal installation
• Direct motherboard connection
• No SATA data cable
• No SATA power cable
• Minimal internal space requirements
• Clean installation
• Suitable for compatible desktops and consoles

Because this version includes a heatsink, users should also verify available physical clearance when installing it in laptops or compact PCs.

Specifications

• Brand: Samsung
• Series: 980 PRO with Heatsink
• Product Type: Internal NVMe Solid State Drive
• Storage Capacity: 1TB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
• NAND Technology: Samsung V-NAND
• Controller: Samsung Elpis Controller
• Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 5,000 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Cooling: Integrated Heatsink
• Cache Technology: Intelligent TurboWrite
• Thermal Management: Dynamic Thermal Guard
• TRIM Support: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
• Hardware Encryption: AES 256-bit
• Installation Type: Internal
• PS5 Compatible: Yes
• Moving Parts: None

1TB Storage Capacity

The 1TB capacity provides substantial space for games, applications, multimedia, and professional files.

It can store:

• Windows
• PS5 games
• PC games
• AAA game libraries
• Applications
• Productivity software
• Creative applications
• High-resolution photos
• Videos
• Project files
• Frequently accessed data

Actual usable formatted capacity will be lower than the advertised 1TB.

Gaming Performance

The Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink is designed particularly well for high-performance gaming storage.

Gaming benefits include:

• Fast game loading
• Rapid game startup
• Faster installations
• Quick updates
• High-speed game-file access
• PCIe Gen4 performance
• Integrated thermal management
• 1TB storage capacity

It is suitable for both compatible gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 storage expansion.

Content Creation & Professional Workloads

The high-speed PCIe Gen4 interface also makes the 980 PRO suitable for professional applications.

Potential uses include:

• Video editing
• Graphic design
• Photography
• 3D workflows
• Motion graphics
• Audio production
• Software development
• Large project files
• High-resolution media transfers

The integrated heatsink can be particularly beneficial during sustained storage-intensive workloads.

Samsung Magician Software

When used in a compatible PC, the 980 PRO supports Samsung Magician SSD management software.

Samsung Magician provides tools for:

• Drive health monitoring
• Performance benchmarking
• Firmware updates
• Diagnostic scans
• Performance optimization
• Security management
• SSD maintenance

Reliability & Endurance

The 1TB Samsung 980 PRO is rated for up to 600 TBW (Terabytes Written).

Reliability features include:

• Samsung V-NAND
• Samsung Elpis Controller
• Integrated heatsink
• Dynamic Thermal Guard
• S.M.A.R.T. monitoring
• TRIM support
• Solid-state construction

Actual drive lifespan depends on workload, temperature, operating conditions, and total data written.

Best For

• PlayStation 5 Storage Expansion
• High-Performance Gaming PCs
• PCIe Gen4 Systems
• Windows Boot Drive
• AAA Game Libraries
• Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Graphic Design
• Professional Workstations
• Large File Transfers
• Users Who Want an Integrated SSD Heatsink

Why Choose the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB with Heatsink?

• 1TB storage capacity provides substantial space for games, applications, projects, and multimedia.
• Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speed provides high-end PCIe Gen4 storage performance.
• Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential write speed supports demanding file transfers and workloads.
• PCIe Gen4 x4 connectivity provides significantly more bandwidth than SATA and PCIe Gen3 storage.
• Integrated heatsink helps dissipate heat and maintain consistent performance during intensive workloads.
• PlayStation 5 compatibility makes it a strong option for expanding PS5 game storage.
• Samsung V-NAND provides high-performance solid-state storage.
• Samsung Elpis Controller is optimized for PCIe Gen4 NVMe workloads.
• Intelligent TurboWrite helps accelerate supported write operations.
• Dynamic Thermal Guard provides additional temperature management.
• M.2 2280 form factor provides compact internal installation.
• Samsung Magician support provides firmware updates, diagnostics, monitoring, and SSD management on compatible PCs.
• 600 TBW endurance provides strong durability for typical gaming and professional workloads.
• The combination of 1TB capacity, up to 7,000/5,000 MB/s read/write speeds, PCIe Gen4 x4 performance, integrated heatsink, Samsung V-NAND, and PS5 compatibility makes the Samsung 980 PRO 1TB with Heatsink a powerful storage upgrade for compatible gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles.

About this item

• PCIe Gen 4.0 X4, NVMe 1.3c, Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0
• Sequential read speed - upto 6400MB/s
• Designed for tech enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals who need unrivaled performance
• It delivers read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s, making it 2 times faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs and 12.7 times faster than SATA SSDs