Samsung’s Blazing-Fast 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 SSD Should Be Releasing Soon

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Despite being one of the most reputable names in the storage business, Samsung doesn’t have a PCIe 4.0 SSD on the market yet, but it’s about to make that mark soon. According to one notable leaker, the company will be releasing its 980 Pro NVMe M.2 SSD by August.



“Samsung 980 Pro SSD will be released within two months, you will see the super performance of real PCIe 4.0 SSD,” tweeted Ice universe.



Samsung 980 Pro SSD will be released within two months, you will see the super performance of real PCIe 4.0 SSD.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 10, 2020



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[Burticus]

"real PCIe 34.0 SSD" speed? Really

 

[Brian_B]

I’m wondering if this doesn’t tie into the new consoles

 

[Grimlakin]

I'm not surprised but looking forward to seeing some interesting numbers and I wonder if it approaches data calls differently based on type?

 

[AntiQuark]

If its only faster due to PCIe 4.0, count me out.
We need faster 4K transfers, then I'm interested.

 

[Eduardo_Domingot]

If its only faster due to PCIe 4.0, count me out.
We need faster 4K transfers, then I'm interested.

I won't say I'm out because I've waited so long. But I'm also interested in more well rounded perf improvements.