What's the difference between this 980 1tb ssd and the 970 evo 1tb?

tl;dr - the 980 runs cooler, since it's not got that DRAM cache, and it will write 20GB a whopping .6 seconds slower than the 970 EVO Plus and 1.3 seconds faster than the 970 EVO. 980 is hands-down the SSD to pick. Details to follow if you're interested: tl;you're STILL going to read? OK, here ya go: Here's a rundown on how you would perceive the speed difference between the 970 EVO and the 980. At these verified _maximum_ transfer rates - if you are writing a 20 GB file okay? WRITING a 20GB file (assuming the source drive is not a bottleneck, i.e. is equivalent for both), the _theoretical_ elapsed time for the different SSDs is: The 980 will write that 20GB in ~6.7 seconds (at 3000 MB/s) The 970 EVO Plus will write that 20GB in ~6.1 seconds (at 3300 MB/s) The 970 EVO will write that 20GB in ~8 seconds (at 2500 MB/s) Which is to say that the differences would normally not be perceived. When considering that the 980, without the DRAM, is generating less heat - which matters - I would definitely go with the 980 for better heat management and a $20 savings over the 970 EVO Plus (2021-05-16 prices). You're only losing .6 seconds for those frequent huge file writes, heh. 20 GB is easily 3 to 5 full-length videos, in HD, or more - in under 7 seconds! Crazy. Yep, go with the 980 with lower heat and wave goodbye to the .6 seconds... Ehh, probably not enough time to wave - wink goodbye. ;-) As far as downloads - I cannot conceive of a situation where these SSDs will have ANY effect upon the speed. Period. Even on a super-fast broadband connection, the network is going to be the bottleneck. We are not quite getting multiple GB/s on typical broadband service. Typically, even a SATA drive at 550 MB/s will surpass most broadband download speeds, substantially even - most of the time. My .02 and change. Yeah - the cooler-running 980 would be my pick. The 980 wasn't available when I got the 970 EVO at $135, and the Plus was $170 back then. At that time, I reasoned that the fully ONE WHOLE SECOND SLOWER for that 20GB file was something I could probably live with. Samsung is doing really well - consistently at the top. Sorry so verbose.

What is the difference between 970 evo plus vs 980 ssd?

From what I have read, 970 has built in cache and 980 doesn't. However, 980 being newer has other features. In real everyday performance, I cannot see a difference. I have 2 computers with same motherboard chipset and processors. One boots to a 970 the other to a 980. Equal performance in my opinion. I would get whichever is the best price. Hope this helps.

I have older asrock z370 pro4 motherboard, it says it supports ultra m2 ssd, but not sure if nvme is supported? do nvme drives need different m2 slot?

According to the specs on your motherboard: 2 x Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks This is key type 2280 so it will work for you

Is the ssd compatible with amd ryzen ™ 7 3750h (um700 minisforum)?

you need to check with your laptop official website

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F**O

The Samsung 980 (500GB) is a powerhouse for anyone looking to boost their PC's performance without breaking the bank on PCle 4.0 drives. Here's my experience: Performance: Even though it's DRAMless, Samsung's HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology makes it feel incredibly fast. Boot times are nearly instant, and large file transfers are Consistent. @+1 Sequential Speeds: I clocked it close to the advertised 3,100 MB/s read and 2,600 MB/s write on CrystalDiskMark. It handles multitasking and gaming load times with ease. Thermals: The nickel coating on the controller and the heat spreader label actually work. Even under heavy load, it stayed remarkably cool, which is crucial for maintaining longevity in compact builds. Software: The Samsung Magician software is the best in the business. It makes cloning your old drive, monitoring health, and updating firmware a breeze. Verdict: f you are upgrading from a SATA SSD or an older HDD, the difference is night and day. It's a reliable, high-performance drive from a brand you can trust. Excellent value for mid-range builds.

28.02.2026

M**G

1.12.2025

A**D

I installed the Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD in my laptop, and it’s been a night‑and‑day upgrade from my old SATA drive. Boot times are noticeably faster, applications launch instantly, and file transfers feel much snappier overall. Installation was easy, it slid right into the M.2 slot and my system recognized it without any issues. The performance has been rock solid with no crashes or weird slowdowns, and I feel like I got really good value for the price. If you want a reliable internal SSD to boost speed and responsiveness, this one delivers exactly what you’re looking for. 5/5.

16.01.2026

A**A

Good

2.06.2022

M**3

Parfait 3500mo/sec en lecture en nvme pcie3, garantie 5ans , gestion de température, parfaitement stable

7.06.2025

ASIN	B08V7GT6F3
Are Batteries Included	No
Best Sellers Rank	119,847 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 634 in Internal Solid State Drives
Brand	Samsung
Colour	black
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,907)
Date First Available	3 Mar. 2021
Form Factor	M 2
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Hard Disk Description	M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive
Hard Drive Interface	NVMe
Hard Drive Size	500 GB
Item Weight	9.07 g
Item model number	MZ-V8V500BW/AM
Manufacturer	Samsung
Product Dimensions	8 x 2.21 x 0.25 cm; 9.07 g
Series	SAMSUNG 980 SSD

Samsung (MZ-V8V500B/AM 980 SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology

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