Samsung

Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4, NVMe M.2 2280, Up to 3,500MB/s

Name: Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4, NVMe M.2 2280, Up to 3,500MB/s
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B08V83JZH4

Status: Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4 (1TB NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 22:13 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 1TB NVMe SSD on file; an Amazon search for "1TB NVMe SSD" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4: 3,500MB/s sequential reads, 3,000MB/s writes saturate PCIe 3.0 x4; main trade-off: PCIe 3.0 only, so no gain on PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 boards.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 3,500MB/s sequential reads, 3,000MB/s writes saturate PCIe 3.0 x4
✓ Rated up to 600 TBW endurance on the 1TB model
✓ Hardware AES 256-bit encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, IEEE1667
✓ Full Power Mode holds peak speed during sustained transfers

Cons

✗ PCIe 3.0 only, so no gain on PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 boards
✗ DRAM-less design leans on Host Memory Buffer for mapping
✗ 3,500MB/s trails current Gen4 drives that hit 7,000MB/s+
✗ No heatsink included, unlike some M.2 2280 competitors

Manufacturer description

UPGRADE TO IMPRESSIVE NVMe SPEED Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for outstanding SSD performance.date transfer rate:3500.0 megabits_per_second PACKED WITH SPEED 980 delivers value. 3,500MB/s Seq. reads, 3,000MB/s Seq. writes KEEP MOVING WITH FULL POWER MODE Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Samsung SSD 980 1TB PCle 3.0x4 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Samsung's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the Samsung 980 1TB?

Samsung rates it at up to 3,500MB/s sequential reads and 3,000MB/s sequential writes over a PCIe 3.0 x4 connection.

Will the Samsung 980 work in a PCIe 4.0 motherboard?

Yes. PCIe is backward and forward compatible, but the 980 is a PCIe 3.0 x4 drive, so it caps at its rated 3,500MB/s regardless of the slot generation.

How long will the Samsung 980 1TB last?

Samsung rates the 1TB capacity at up to 600 TBW (terabytes written). Typical desktop and gaming use writes a small fraction of that per year.

Does the Samsung 980 support hardware encryption?

Yes. It supports AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, and Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) for compliance with common enterprise and OS-level encryption setups.

What is Full Power Mode on the Samsung 980?

Full Power Mode keeps the drive running at peak performance instead of dropping into lower power states, which helps maintain consistent speeds during long, continuous transfers.

Key Features

UPGRADE TO IMPRESSIVE NVMe SPEED Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for outstanding SSD performance.date transfer rate:3500.0 megabits_per_second
PACKED WITH SPEED 980 delivers value. 3,500MB/s Seq. reads, 3,000MB/s Seq. writes
KEEP MOVING WITH FULL POWER MODE Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance
BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN With up to 600 TBW and the 980's optimized endurance comes with reliability. AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)

Full Specifications

Size	1TB
Brand	Samsung
Color	Black
Model	MZ-V8V1T0B/AM
Warranty	5 year manufacturer
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2021-03-09T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Samsung
ItemPartNumber	MZ-V8V1T0B/AM

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