After offering the 990 Pro 1TB on special, we’ve now discovered that the 4TB version is gradually arriving on the market. For this model, you can expect to pay at least €300.
990 Pro 4Tb: Samsung’s SSD hits the market!
As we said here, this model is a 4TB version of the original SSD. It still features an M.2 2280 format, and will be available with or without heatsink. This model still benefits from a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. However, compared with the 2TB model, there are a few minor changes. The controller, while still of Samsung origin, has been upgraded to V8, while the 236-layer TLC memory has been replaced by 176-layer TLC in the 2TB model.
As far as performance is concerned, this model is as fast as ever. It offers sequential data rates of 7.45 GB/s for reading versus 6.9 GB/s for writing. The same goes for random performance, with 1.4M IOPS for reading and 1.550M IOPS for writing. As for endurance, this has been increased to 2400 TBW, offering a long service life.
As far as prices are concerned, this 4TB model is obviously the most expensive in the series. Specifically, you’ll have to reckon with a minimum price of €300 at Boulanger, €355 at Amazon (marketplace) and €325 with heatsink, again at Amazon.
