# Samsung 980 PRO 500GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 Internal Gaming SSD M.2

- Category: Storage
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: MZ-V8P500B/AM
- Part number: MZ-V8P500B/AM
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 14318 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 1 year
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/storage/samsung-mz-v8p500b-am/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | MZ-V8P500B/AM |
| Maximum Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 (SSD) |
| Cache Memory | N/A |
| Interface | M.2 |

## Key Features

- NEXT-LEVEL SSD PERFORMANCE: Unleash the power of Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 980 PRO is raising the bar for NVMe SSDs. 980 PRO is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0. Sequential performances (up to)- 3500MB/s for reads, 3400MB/s (500GB) for writes. Random (up to)- 690K IOPS (500GB/1TB) for reads, 620K (250/500GB) for writes
- A WINNING COMBINATION: Designed for hardcore gamers and tech-savvy users, the 980 PRO offers high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more
- EFFICIENT M.2 SSD: The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, thus optimizing power efficiency, making it ideal for building high-performance computing systems
- RELIABLE THERMAL CONTROL: To ensure stable performance, the 980 PRO uses nickel coating to help manage the controller's heat level and 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, 980 PRO manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance, while minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage
- SAMSUNG MAGICIAN: A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drive up to date, monitor drive health and speed, and even boost performance
- WORLD'S No. 1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust

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