Lexar NM990 4TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with 14,000MB/s Read Speeds
The Lexar NM990 is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive engineered for high-end gamers, professional creators, and AI developers. Built with PCIe 5.0 performance, it delivers sequential read speeds up to 14,000MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000MB/s, making it almost 2 times faster than typical Gen 4 SSDs. The drive includes Thermal Defender technology and SLC Dynamic Cache to ensure smooth, efficient performance whether you're gaming, rendering, or processing intensive AI workloads.
Unmatched Speed and Performance
The NM990 leverages next-generation PCIe 5.0 technology with an 8-channel NAND controller to deliver blistering performance. With up to 2,000,000 IOPS random read and 1,500,000 IOPS random write speeds, the drive significantly enhances data transfer speeds, reducing load times and improving system responsiveness.
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Sequential Read Speed: Up to 14,000MB/s
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Sequential Write Speed: Up to 11,000MB/s
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Random Read Performance: Up to 2,000,000 IOPS
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Random Write Performance: Up to 1,500,000 IOPS
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TLC Flash Memory: Offers a balance of performance, endurance, and cost
Advanced Thermal Management
The NM990 includes Thermal Defender Technology with integrated graphite heat dissipation decals to deliver up to 23% better power consumption management. This ensures the drive runs smoothly and efficiently, preventing thermal throttling during extended heavy usage.
Gaming Optimised Features
The NM990 supports Microsoft DirectStorage, offering faster load times and elevating the overall gaming experience to new levels. The drive is ideal for serious gamers who demand near-instant load times and high-bandwidth storage.
Built for Demanding Workloads
With a 4TB capacity and a rated endurance of 3,000 TBW (Terabytes Written), the NM990 is built to handle heavy workloads over years of reliable operation. It features an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
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Capacity: 4TB (4000GB)
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Endurance Rating: 3,000 TBW
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Mean Time Between Failures: 1,500,000 hours
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Shock Resistance: 1500G
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Easy Drive Management
Users can utilise the Lexar DiskMaster SSD Management tool to perform firmware updates, manage the drive and its data, and monitor drive health for peace of mind.
What's in the Box
- Lexar NM990 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
- User manual
Full Specifications
| Capacity |
4TB (4000GB) |
| Form Factor |
M.2 2280 |
| Interface |
PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| NAND Type |
TLC 3D NAND |
| Controller |
8-channel controller |
| Cache |
DRAM Cache with SLC Dynamic Cache |
| Sequential Read Speed |
Up to 14,000MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed |
Up to 11,000MB/s |
| Random Read Performance |
Up to 2,000,000 IOPS |
| Random Write Performance |
Up to 1,500,000 IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) |
3,000 TBW |
| MTBF |
1,500,000 hours |
| Shock Resistance |
1500G |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions |
80 x 22 x 2.45mm |
| Weight |
6g |
| Warranty |
5-year limited warranty |
| Features |
Thermal Defender Technology, Microsoft DirectStorage support, Graphite heat dissipation decals |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
