. Unleash the power of the Samsung PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 980 PRO for your next-level computing. Leveraging the PCIe 4.0 interface the 980 PRO delivers double the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0while being backward compatible for PCIe 3.0 for added versatility. Maximum speed Powered by Samsung custom Elpis Controller for PCIe 4.0 SSD the 980 PRO is optimized for speed. It delivers read speeds up to 7000 MB/s making it 2 times faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs & 12.7 times faster than SATA SSDs. The 980 PRO achieves max speeds on PCIe 4.0 & may vary in other environments. A winning combination Designed with hardcore gamers & tech-savvy users in mind the 980 PRO offers high-performance bandwidth & throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming graphics data analytics & more. It's fast at loading games so you can play more & wait less. Efficient M.2 SSD The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor which can be easily plugged into desktops & laptops for maximum board design flexibility. The drive is suitable for building high-performance computing systems due to its optimized power efficiency. Reliable thermal control High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance the 980 PRO uses nickel coating to help manage the controller's heat level & a heat spreader label to deliver effective thermal control of the NAND chip. Smart thermal solution Embedded with Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm the 980 PRO manages heat on its own to deliver durable & reliable performance. To minimize performance fluctuations in the long haul Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard technology maintains the 980 PRO's temperature at optimal levels. Samsung Magician software Unlock the full power of the 980 PRO with Samsung Magician's intuitive yet advanced optimization tools. Monitor drive health optimize performance protect valuable data & receive important updates with Magician to ensure you're always getting the best performance out of your SSD..