The Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is ideal for users needing fast and large-capacity storage, while the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is targeted towards gamers and professionals requiring high-end graphics processing capabilities. Each product caters to different needs and system requirements.
| Attribute | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Storage Capacity | 4TB | Not available |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Read Speed | Up to 7,450 MB/s. Random read speed of up to 1,600K IOPS | Not available |
| Write Speed | Up to 6,900 MB/s. Random write speed of up to 1,550K IOPS | Not available |
| Memory Type | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC | GDDR7 |
| Graphics Card Memory | Not available | 32 GB |
| Architecture | Samsung's 8th generation V-NAND (V8) technology | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Boost Clock Speed | Not available | 2.41 GHz |
| CUDA Cores | Not available | 21,760 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | Not available | 170 |
| Tensor Cores | Not available | 680 |
| Power Consumption | Average: 6.5W, Maximum: 8.6W (burst mode), Idle: 55mW, Device Sleep: 5.8mW | 575W |
| Price | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB is priced at $50 less than Seagate's Firecuda 530 and $70 more than Western Digital's WD SN850X. | $1,999 |
| Pros | Optimized for massive data volumes, such as 3D/4K graphics work and data analytics. | Improved ray tracing performance, Supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, Compatible with a wider range of PC cases |
| Cons | Additional cooling may be required during heavy use. In sequential writes, it peaked at 1.83GB/s with a latency of 539 µs, trailing behind the 2TB model. | Higher TDP of 575W compared to RTX 4090's 450W, Neither GPU is necessary for most mainstream gamers at 1080p |