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Samsung 990 Pro 1TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 1TB
Samsung

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7450/6900 MB/s · 1TB

86
/ 100
From $90
VS
Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6900 MB/s · 4TB
Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7300/6900 MB/s · 4TB

86
/ 100
From $360
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB lands at 86 and Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB 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 Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB 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 990 Pro 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB more score per dollar ($90 vs $360).

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB 86
vs
86 Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB
86
read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB versus Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 990 Pro 1TB Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Capacity
1TB
▲ 4TB
Read/Write
7450/6900 MB/s
7300/6900 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

Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB

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 Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB

Which is better, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB? +

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 Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB worth the price? +

At $360, Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.

Does Samsung 990 Pro 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB 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 Pro 1TB or Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB? +

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB — more score per dollar ($90 vs $360). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.