Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB vs Samsung 990 EVO 1TB
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB is at least the equal of the other on every measure that decides this, and ahead on at least one.
| Specification | PatriotViper VP4300 Lite 1TB | Samsung990 EVO 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sequential read (MB/s) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Sequential write (MB/s) | 4500better | 4200 |
| Current best price | 154,99 €betterat Amazon.fr · captured 2026-09-13 | 171,99 €at Amazon.fr · captured 2026-09-09 |
| Price per TB | 154,99 €better | 171,99 € |
| DRAM cache | — | No |
| NAND type | tlc | tlc |
| Controller | — | Samsung Piccolo controller |
How these two compare
Sequential throughput
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4500 MB/s write; Samsung 990 EVO 1TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write, both over PCIe. Sequential numbers like these describe large sustained transfers; the responsiveness you notice day to day tracks random access more closely than the peak figures do.
Price
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB is 154,99 € (154,99 € per TB); Samsung 990 EVO 1TB is 171,99 € (171,99 € per TB).
DRAM cache
On the cache question: the catalog does not state whether Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB carries a DRAM cache, and Samsung 990 EVO 1TB is DRAM-less. The DRAM keeps the flash-translation table close, sparing a lookup on nearly every access; a drive without it leans on host memory or its own flash, which usually shows as slower sustained random writes rather than in the headline sequential numbers.
NAND, controller and warranty
On the flash itself: Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB uses TLC, and Samsung 990 EVO 1TB uses TLC. NAND tiers count bits per cell — more bits pack more capacity into the same silicon but shorten write endurance and slow sustained writes, which is why QLC sits below TLC on lasting performance even when the sequential numbers match. Controller: Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB's controller is not stated and Samsung 990 EVO 1TB uses the Samsung Piccolo controller. The controller runs wear-levelling, error correction and the mapping table, so it shapes sustained and random behaviour as much as the flash does — though the model name alone predicts little without testing. Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB does not state one and Samsung 990 EVO 1TB carries a 5-year warranty — the length the maker will stand behind the drive, and usually a proxy for the endurance it is rated to.
Which to buy
Against the other, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB is even or ahead on every tracked measure and behind on none, which is the one case where the choice needs no compromise.
Common questions about this pair
- Which is faster, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB or Samsung 990 EVO 1TB?
- Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4500 MB/s write; Samsung 990 EVO 1TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write, both over PCIe. Sequential numbers like these describe large sustained transfers; the responsiveness you notice day to day tracks random access more closely than the peak figures do.
- Which costs less per terabyte, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB or Samsung 990 EVO 1TB?
- Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB is 154,99 € (154,99 € per TB); Samsung 990 EVO 1TB is 171,99 € (171,99 € per TB).
- Should you buy Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB or Samsung 990 EVO 1TB?
- Against the other, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB is even or ahead on every tracked measure and behind on none, which is the one case where the choice needs no compromise.