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Samsung 990 PRO 2TB — Benchmarks & Specs
2022
Bottom line: how fast is the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?
In VDBench 4K Random Read Peak it scores 961,000 IOPS, per StorageReview.
Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.
Amazon listing: $409.99
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.
The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is a SSD released in 2022 from Samsung. Data on this page draws on 25 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), compiled from KitGuru, SSD-Tester, StorageReview; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB, comparing it against other SSDs in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (synthetic benchmark scores).
Synthetic Benchmarks
Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.
| Benchmark | Relative | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDBench 4K Random Read Peak | 961,000 IOPS | StorageReview 2022-10-18 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD32 Read | 887,481 IOPS | SSD-Tester 2024-06-24 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD32 Write | 791,564 IOPS | SSD-Tester 2024-06-24 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K Random Read (Peak Performance Profile) | 627,466 IOPS | KitGuru 2022-10-19 | |
| VDBench 4K Random Write Peak | 573,000 IOPS | StorageReview 2022-10-18 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K Random Write (Peak Performance Profile) | 510,197 IOPS | KitGuru 2022-10-19 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD1 Write | 56,849 IOPS | KitGuru 2022-10-19 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD1 Write | 47,417 IOPS | SSD-Tester 2024-06-24 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD1 Read | 20,834 IOPS | SSD-Tester 2024-06-24 | |
| CrystalDiskMark 4K QD1 Read | 19,883 IOPS | KitGuru 2022-10-19 |
Products Featuring the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
Full Specifications
| Tbw | 1200 |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 2000 GB |
| Seq read mbs | 7450 |
| Seq write mbs | 6900 |
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB best used for?
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is an SSD. See the specs table on this page for full details.
When was the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB released?
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB was released in 2022.
Where do the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How does the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB compare to its peers?
Compare Samsung 990 PRO 2TB side by side against other SSDs with the SpecPicks Compare tool; the spec table shows the architectural differences between generations.
Where can I buy the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB?
Amazon listings for the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.
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