Samsung 990 Pro against Seagate IronWolf
Samsung 990 Pro leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Samsung 990 Pro scores 529% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- Per dollar, the Samsung 990 Pro is the better buy: 52.1 points per $100 against 8.3.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 990 Pro | Seagate IronWolf | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 88 | 14 | 74 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 52.1 | 8.3 | 528%left |
| Typical price | $169 | $169 | level |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 8000 GB | 300%right |
| Sequential read | 7450 MB/s | 240 MB/s | 3004%left |
| Sequential write | 6900 MB/s | 240 MB/s | 2775%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 990 Pro | Seagate IronWolf |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | Hard drive |
| Capacity | 2 TB | 8 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,450 MB/s | 240 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,900 MB/s | 240 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | No |
| Brand | Samsung | Seagate |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $169 | $169 |