78

T705 1TB SSD

PCIe 5.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 1TB · TLC

$150

MSRP

86

990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD

PCIe 5.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 1TB · TLC

$110

MSRP

Our verdict

The 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD takes the performance lead with a 10% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

However, the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD tells a compelling value story. At $110 versus the T705 1TB SSD's $150 price tag, it costs 36% less while delivering performance that's only 10% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD is the smarter purchase. The T705 1TB SSD only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD

10% faster overall

Best value for money

990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD

54% better value per dollar

T705 1TB SSD best for

Raw performance

54% better value per dollar

Endurance

Endurance TBW
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
5 years
5 years

Performance

Sequential Read
14,500 MB/s
13,000 MB/s
Sequential Write
12,500 MB/s
12,000 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS
1,750,000 IOPS
1,550,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS
1,550,000 IOPS
1,400,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power
10.0W
7.0W

Storage

Capacity
1,024 GB
1,024 GB
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
Form Factor
M.2 2280
M.2 2280
NAND Type
TLC
V-NAND TLC
Controller
Phison E26
Samsung Pascal
DRAM Cache
Yes
Yes

Value

Price per TB
$150/TB
$110/TB

Frequently asked questions

Is the T705 1TB SSD worth $40 more than the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD?

It depends on your needs. The T705 1TB SSD scores 86 overall vs 78 for the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the T705 1TB SSD or 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD?

The 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the T705 1TB SSD still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the T705 1TB SSD handle 4K gaming?

The T705 1TB SSD can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the T705 1TB SSD or 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD?

Choose the 990 EVO Plus 1TB SSD if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the T705 1TB SSD if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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