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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB — PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB

PCIe 4.0/5.0 · 7250/6300 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $792
VS
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB — PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB
Samsung

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB

PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB

86
/ 100
From $616
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB lands at 86 and Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity

Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB if…

  • ✓M.2 NVMe
  • ✓Competitive per-GB cost
  • ✓TBW scales with capacity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Endurance & reliability

Tie

Write endurance and long-term dependability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB more score per dollar ($616 vs $792).

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB 86
vs
86 Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB versus Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0/5.0
PCIe 3.0
Capacity
8TB
8TB
Read/Write
7250/6300 MB/s
3500/3300 MB/s

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

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

FAQ: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB

Which is better, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

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.

Does Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB or Samsung 970 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.

Which is the better value, Samsung 990 EVO Plus 8TB or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB? +

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB — more score per dollar ($616 vs $792). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.