Samsung
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $616
VS
Samsung
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $792
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB lands at 86 and Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB 86
vs 86 Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB | Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0/5.0 |
| Capacity | 8TB | 8TB |
| Read/Write | 3500/3300 MB/s | 7250/6300 MB/s |
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
Which is better, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB worth the price? +
At $616, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB worth the price? +
At $792, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.