The Samsung 970 PRO and EVO drives are designed based on the standard M.2 form factor and the latest PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface specifications. The 970 series leverages the full bandwidth potential of the NVMe specification to process data-intensive tasks such as 3D graphics creation, immersive 4K video editing, data analysis, and running the most demanding video games.
The 970 PRO drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,700 MB/s. The 970 EVO offers sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s. The increased sequential write speed for both models represents a 30 percent improvement over the previous generation, thanks to Samsung's latest V-NAND technology and the newly designed Phoenix controller. The 970 EVO utilizes Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which employs a large buffer of up to 78 GB to achieve even faster write speeds.
With a five-year warranty, or up to 1,200 terabytes written (TBW)—50 percent more than the previous generation—the new 970 PRO and EVO are built to last. Dynamic Thermal Guard technology protects the drives against overheating by automatically monitoring the operating temperature and keeping it within optimal operating levels, while a heatsink and a new nickel-plated controller contribute to the drive's cooling.
Furthermore, the 970 PRO and EVO drives offer great flexibility in the design of high-performance computing systems. The 970 series provides several high-capacity options in a compact M.2 form factor, including the 2 TB single-sided EVO model, making it easy to expand storage in a wide range of computing systems.
Availability:
The 970 EVO will be available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, and the 970 PRO will be available in 512GB and 1TB capacities. The 970 PRO and EVO will be available starting May 7, 2018.
