Samsung
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Samsung
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
PCIe 4.0 · 7000/5100 MB/s · 1TB
86
/ 100
From $90
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB lands at 86 and Samsung 980 Pro 1TB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 990 Pro 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Samsung 980 Pro 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB 86
vs 86 Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 1TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 7450/6900 MB/s | 7000/5100 MB/s |
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
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 980 Pro 1TB
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 Pro 1TB vs Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB or Samsung 980 Pro 1TB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 990 Pro 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Samsung 980 Pro 1TB worth the price? +
At $90, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 990 Pro 1TB or Samsung 980 Pro 1TB 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.