This article covers SAMSUNG 980 PRO 250GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 Internal Gaming SSD M.2 (MZ-V8P250B).

Overview

The SAMSUNG 980 PRO 250GB (MZ-V8P250B) is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD built with Samsung's Elpis controller and 128-layer TLC NAND. Sequential reads reach up to 6,900 MB/s, while writes top out at 2,700 MB/s. Random IOPS hit 220,000 read and 280,000 write, making this drive a solid performer for OS boot and game loading. This 250GB variant targets budget-conscious builders or users who need a fast boot drive without breaking the bank. However, if you frequently install large games or work with big media files, the 500GB or 1TB models are more practical.

Compatibility Guide

The 980 PRO uses the M.2 2280 form factor and requires a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for full speed. It is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, where it runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds (~3,500 MB/s). It works with most motherboards that have an M.2 slot, including Intel 500-series and AMD B550/X570 chipsets and later. No additional power cables are needed; the SSD draws power directly from the motherboard.

Product Info

Released in September 2020, the 980 PRO sits as a mid-range Gen4 NVMe SSD. The 250GB model currently retails for around ¥33,000 in Japan (as of June 2026). Samsung includes a 5-year limited warranty and the Samsung Magician software suite for monitoring, firmware updates, and performance optimization. The drive offers competitive random IOPS for its price class, making it a solid choice for gaming and general use.

Best Use Cases

Boot drive for gaming PCs – Fast enough to reduce OS boot times and game level loads. Ideal for a single large game plus the OS. Cache or scratch disk – High random IOPS benefit temporary files, browser caches, or virtual memory usage. * Budget builds – Allows entry into Gen4 performance at a lower cost. Upgradable later with a larger capacity drive.

Things to Consider

The 250GB capacity fills quickly if you install more than one or two modern AAA games. Write speeds on this model (2,700 MB/s) are roughly half those of the 500GB and 1TB versions, so sustained file transfers are slower. To achieve full Gen4 speeds, your platform must support PCIe 4.0; older systems will throttle performance. The TBW rating is 150TB, which translates to about 0.4 years if you wrote 1TB daily – but real-world daily writes are far lower (typically under 50GB), so endurance is not a practical concern for most users.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

  • Manufacturer: サムスン(SAMSUNG)
  • Seller: JUNJUNストア
  • Fulfilled by: JUNJUNストア
  • ASIN: B08GL52C3V
  • Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.