Intel 670p Series 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Intel 670p Series 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p SSD receives mixed feedback, with some users reporting compatibility issues in external enclosures and older systems, while others find it works well in compatible setups. The Q&A highlights concerns about NVMe support in enclosures and compatibility with specific laptops like the Lenovo Slim 7 and MacBook Pro, suggesting users should verify compatibility before purchase. Overall, sentiment is neutral to slightly positive, with a cautionary tone about compatibility.
Pros
- Works well in compatible systems
- Good performance for NVMe drives
Cons
- Compatibility issues with external enclosures
- Not recognized by some laptops
- Compatibility concerns with older systems
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Intel 670p Series | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel 670p Series 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong random (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel 670p Series 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
