SK Hynix P41 ≠ Samsung 990 Pro (Gaming)

nomdeplume · 2024-11-01T15:27:57+0000

SSD have taken some interesting turns in recent years by removing DRAM cache and 'prettying up' TLC memory. Now that P41 and 990 Pro have been out long enough to see solid use. Curious how these two fairly different takes on storage stack up. For modern hardware desktop gaming only.

dirtyferret · 2024-11-01T15:41:02+0000

in terms of avg load time, what around 1 second difference according to TPU, W1zzard had it around WD black levels or just slightly higher.

Processor	Intel i5 8400
Motherboard	Asus Prime H370M-Plus/CSM
Cooling	Scythe Big Shuriken & Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black.swap
Memory	8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4-2400
Video Card(s)	ROG-STRIX-GTX1060-O6G-GAMING
Storage	1TB 980 Pro
Display(s)	Samsung UN55KU6300F
Case	Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 3
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex III 750w
Software	W11 Pro

Processor	faster at instructions than yours
Motherboard	more nurturing than yours
Cooling	frostier than yours
Memory	superior scheduling & haphazardly entry than yours
Video Card(s)	better rasterization than yours
Storage	more ample than yours
Display(s)	increased pixels than yours
Case	fancier than yours
Audio Device(s)	further audible than yours
Power Supply	additional amps x volts than yours
Mouse	without as much gnawing as yours
Keyboard	less clicky than yours
VR HMD	not as odd looking as yours
Software	extra mushier than yours
Benchmark Scores	up yours

SK Hynix P41 ≠ Samsung 990 Pro (Gaming)

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