Samsung 870 EVO against Samsung 990 EVO Plus
Samsung 990 EVO Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Samsung 990 EVO Plus scores 90% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The Samsung 990 EVO Plus typically costs $70 less.
- Per dollar, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus is the better buy: 96.2 points per $100 against 26.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 870 EVO | Samsung 990 EVO Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 76 | 36 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 26.8 | 96.2 | 259%right |
| Typical price | $149 | $79 | $70right |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 1000 GB | 100%left |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7150 MB/s | 1177%right |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 6300 MB/s | 1089%right |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 870 EVO | Samsung 990 EVO Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 1 TB |
| Sequential read | 560 MB/s | 7,150 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 530 MB/s | 6,300 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $149 | $79 |