The speed of a PC is not just about its CPU, its GPU or the amount of RAM. A good SSD goes a long way in improving system performance, and as such, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is positioned as a significant asset.
When it comes to SSDs, Samsung’s know-how no longer needs to be proven. The EVO models, in particular those labeled PRO, are regularly cited in guides and rankings of the best SSDs (including at Frandroid). A success that can be attributed to numerous parameters. Performance, stability, cooling, price positioning: everything is perfectly mastered by the Korean manufacturer. And it is not the brand new range launched last September which will contradict this success.
Endowed with the qualifier “Plus”, this series of SSDs from the EVO range is positioned as the happy medium between the EVO models and the PRO models, the manufacturer’s top of the range. SSDs that benefit from very decent performance, but at a more affordable price. Has Samsung reached the perfect balance point for an M.2 SSD?
990 EVO Plus: performance close to perfection
Aside from a breakdown, there are two main reasons to replace your PC’s storage. The need to expand its storage on the one hand. And improving the performance of the other. On these two counts, the 990 EVO Plus concocted by Samsung is an excellent choice.
On the storage side, this model is available in three variants ranging from 1 to 4 TB. A fairly large volume for an SSD, which will allow you to easily store all your data for years to come.
Performance-wise, there’s not much to complain about either. Samsung announces theoretical sequential throughputs of 7250 MB/s reading and 6300 MB/s writing, thanks in particular to the use of 8th generation V-NAND. Enough to allow it to reach the top of the M.2 SSD ranking thanks to performances that match those of its big brother, the 990 PRO.
-Controlled heating in all circumstances
You may know it, but in electronics, heating is the enemy of performance. Temperature control is therefore a significant element when looking for a component to integrate into its configuration. And that’s good, because the 990 EVO Plus is rather efficient in this area, even though it doesn’t have a cooling system (like a heatsink For example).
Compared to many models that share its characteristics (PCIe 4.0, format, storage capacity), the 990 EVO Plus manages to remain sufficiently “fresh” so that its performance is not affected. And this is largely due to its energy efficiency. At equal consumption, it is 73% more efficient than its counterpart the 990 EVO.
A versatile SSD to support you in all your activities
Fast and efficient, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is an SSD capable of adapting to many situations and uses. Are you looking for an SSD to store your most critical data? Samsung Magician software allows you to encrypt your partition. Do you need large storage to host rushes for a 4K video project? No problem.
Video games are your thing? The Samsung 990 EVO Plus will be able to easily accommodate the games of the moment and their hundreds of GB of data, while allowing you to access data at very high speed. And the best thing about all of this is that it remains quite accessible in terms of pricing with a 1 GB model available for around 100 euros (the price may vary depending on the merchant).
