| Feature | Samsung 990 Pro SSD | PS5 Custom SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe | Custom PCIe 4.0-based |
| Raw Sequential Read Speed | Up to 7.4 GB/s | 5.5 GB/s |
| Effective Throughput | Depends on workload (3-5 GB/s typical in gaming) | 8-9 GB/s (with Kraken compression) |
| Decompression Method | Software-based (CPU) | Hardware-based (Kraken compression) |
| I/O Hardware | Standard NVMe controller | Custom I/O controller with DMA and decompression units |
| Purpose | General-purpose consumer SSD | Gaming-specific design |
| Operating System | Windows/Linux | Custom PS5 OS (optimized for gaming) |
| Integration | General-purpose across devices | Deeply integrated with PS5 architecture |
| Latency | Moderate (depends on system configuration) | Extremely low (direct to GPU and RAM) |
| Developer Optimization | No specific optimization | Full optimization for all PS5 games |
| Random Read Speed (4K QD1) | ~1.2 million IOPS | Optimized for high-performance random access in gaming |
| Cost | Consumer-grade pricing (~$170+ for 1TB) | Not sold separately (part of the PS5 console) |
| Storage Capacity | Up to 2TB | 825GB (with optional NVMe expansion) |
| Main Use Case | General storage, gaming, productivity | High-performance gaming, seamless streaming |
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October 30, 2024 10:37
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