Additionally, write speed describes how quickly the SSD can save files. For editors who need to save or copy large 4K video files, this is especially helpful. Without these rapid rates, the procedure might be excruciatingly sluggish.
Digital Desk: The 990 PRO Series is a new series of SSDs from
Samsung that is stated to be designed for a variety of uses, including gaming
and 4K video editing, and was recently announced.
Because there were hints that this new SSD would operate on the
PCIe 5.0 interface, there is a good bit of anticipation surrounding the 990.
Samsung's consumer-grade PCIe 5.0 SSD will, unfortunately, have to wait longer
as the 990 PRO Series (opens in new tab) still uses the outdated PCIe 4.0
interface, just like the 980. An expansion bus called PCIe (Peripheral
Component Interconnect Express) is used to transfer data from an SSD to
graphics or video capture devices, to give a brief explanation (opens in a new
tab). The average data transfer speed for PCIe 4.0 is 16 GT/s, but the average
data transfer speed for PCIe 5.0 is 32 GT/s.
This is not to claim that PCIe 4.0 is in any way slower than
PCIe 5.0; it is just slower.
Fast speeds
The 990 PRO Series speeds are impressive in either case.
According to Samsung, the random performance of the 990 is "55 percent
better than the [previous] 980 PRO." The 990, according to the
manufacturer, can read and write data at rates of up to 7,540 MB/s and 6,900
MB/s, respectively. The 990's read speed describes how quickly it can access
stored files. Faster speeds result in quicker app launches. Additionally, write
speed describes how quickly the SSD can save files. For editors who need to
save or copy large 4K video files, this is especially helpful. Without these
rapid rates, the procedure might be excruciatingly sluggish.
Samsung claims that the 990's PCIe 4.0 performance was achieved
by combining their V-NAND memory technology (opens in a new tab) with a
brand-new, exclusive controller.
Even faster loading speeds are provided by the new devices' use
of the NVMe (opens in new tab) (non-volatile memory express) protocol. In
testing the 990 SSD with the upcoming game Forspoken, Samsung uses the finding
that the map loads in around a second as an example. Hard disc drive tests
revealed that the load times increased significantly to roughly 30 seconds.
Dealing with the heat
Samsung created the 990 to be 50% more energy efficient than the
980 PRO, since an SSD with this much activity can get rather warm. The SSD also
has a heat spreader label to keep things cool and the company's Dynamic Thermal
Guard technology to guarantee an ideal temperature.
For individuals who require an additional degree of temperature
management, Samsung also offers the 990 PRO with Heatsink model. On how the
heatsink concept truly enhances heat dissipation "Offers an additional
layer of temperature regulation," the business merely states. However, the
Heatsink model has RGB LEDs on the back (which open in a new tab) for an added
touch of flair.
The base 990 and Heatsink versions, which have two
different storage sizes, will go on sale in October. The price of the 1 TB
model is $179, while the 2 TB model is $309. A third 4TB variant is in the
works, but it won't be available until 2023. The third SSD doesn't yet have a
price listed.
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