Genuine PCIe 3.0 NVMe speed (up to 3,500/3,000MB/s for read/write speed). Space-saving and compact M.2 2280 form factor. Packed with speed Satisfy your need for speed with PCIe 3.0, using HMB technology and NVMe interface for high efficiency. The 980 delivers value, without sacrificing sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,000 MB/s, over 6.2x the speed of SATA SSDs. Keep moving with Full Power Mode Keep your SSD running at its peak with Full Power Mode, which drives continuous and consistent high performance. Enable through Samsung Magician software to keep your SSD in active mode with no latency, so you can instantly jump back into large intensive work files or graphics-heavy games. Built for the long run Keep your files safe with an SSD that's in it for the long haul. The 980's optimized endurance comes with trusted reliability thanks to Samsung's in-house solutions, from the advanced controller to V-NAND and the latest firmware. Reliable thermal control High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 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 manages heat on its own to deliver durable and reliable performance, while minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage.