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Team TechTree
14:06 17th Jul, 2026
Samsung Introduces New 990 SSD with Powerful Performance and Improved Power Efficiency | TechTree.com
Samsung Introduces New 990 SSD with Powerful Performance and Improved Power Efficiency
The Samsung 990 SSD delivers robust performance with a sequential read speed of up to 7,250 MB/s and 38% improved power efficiency over its predecessor The 1TB and 2TB options widen PC upgrade choices for consumers ranging from everyday use to gaming and content creation

Samsung India today announced the launch of its new 990 SSD, available in 1-terabyte (TB) and 2TB capacities. Delivering exceptional sequential performance and enhanced power efficiency, the Samsung 990 SSD is designed as a balanced storage solution optimized for gaming, creative workloads, and daily PC use.
"Samsung’s new 990 SSD is an excellent solution for a wide range of users looking to expand their storage for heavy workloads, immersive gaming, high-resolution content creation, and DIY PC builds," said Tommy (Hyoungsuk) Kwon, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics.
Thanks to PCIe 4.0 support and the latest NAND technologies, the Samsung 990 SSD 2TB model delivers a sequential read speed of up to 7,250 megabytes per second (MB/s), while the 1TB model reaches up to 7,150 MB/s. Both models provide sequential write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s, enabling fast file transfers and reduced loading times.
For random performance, the 2TB model delivers up to 850K read and 1,200K write IOPS, while the 1TB model reaches read and write speeds of up to 700K and 1,100K IOPS, respectively. These capabilities help users experience faster application launches, responsive gameplay, and efficient handling of large-scale workloads.
The expanded storage capacity also allows users to store large amounts of high-quality content and the latest AAA games. The 2TB model can store up to 30 large-scale games based on an average size of 64GB[1], making it an ideal solution for gamers and creators managing increasingly sizable files and applications.
The Samsung 990 SSD has also achieved significant improvements in power efficiency. Compared to its previous 990 PRO model, the power efficiency has improved by up to 38%[2], allowing users achieve high performance with lower power consumption.
The Samsung Magician Software helps ensure SSDs—including the Samsung 990—maintain optimal performance. It supports seamless data migration and drive health monitoring, enabling users to benefit from customized performance optimization and robust data protection.
The Samsung 990 SSD will be available in 1TB and 2TB models from the last week of July 2026, with an MSRP of INR 25,649 and INR 50,349, respectively.
Samsung 990 SSD | ||
Interface | PCIe® 4.0 x4 NVMe™ 2.0[3] | |
Form Factor | M.2 (2280) | |
Storage Memory | Samsung V-NAND | |
Controller | Samsung in-house Controller | |
Capacity[4] | 1TB | 2TB |
Sequential Read/Write Speed[5] | Up to 7,150 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s | Up to 7,250 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s |
Random Read/Write Speed (QD32) | Up to 700K IOPS, 1,100K IOPS | Up to 850K IOPS, 1,200K IOPS |
Management Software | Samsung Magician Software | |
Data Encryption | AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)- | |
Total Bytes Written | 400TB | 800TB |
Warranty | Three-year Limited Warranty[6] | |
[1] Based on an average game size of 64.3GB – calculated using the top 12 titles from Steam’s “Best of 2025: New Releases” list https://store.steampowered. |
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