====== Samsung NVM ====== ===== EVO vs PRO ===== The EVO series is designed for demanding mainstream users, while the PRO series is destined for users with very high workload requirements for their SSD, and the need for high capacities. ===== 960 / 970 / 980 ===== * 960 * 250 GB - 1000 GB * limited 3Y warranty * 960 EVO * V-NAND 3bit MLC * LP DDR3 cache * 100 TBW / 256MB * 970 EVO - V-NAND * 250 GB - 2000 GB * more IOPS * limited 5Y warranty * better performance than 980 * Controller: Samsung Phoenix * 970 PRO - not avail --> 970 Evo Plus * 980 * cheapest option for home * no cache DRAM ! * cheaper than 970 * cooler (temperatur) * slowns down on heavy transfers * Controller: Samsung Pablo * 980 PRO * PCI-Express 3.0 x4 * 990 PRO * PCI-Express 4.0 * superseded 980 PRO Best is 970 Evo Plus or 980 Pro Model Number: Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB