NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #56
Predator SSD GM9 2TB
2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #57
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB lands at 72 and Predator SSD GM9 2TB at 72. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #56
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick Predator SSD GM9 2TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #57
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Predator SSD GM9 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Predator SSD GM9 2TB more score per dollar ($200 vs $279).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB | Predator SSD GM9 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (single-sided) | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 14,000 MB/s | 10,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,300,000 IOPS | — |
| Random write | 2,400,000 IOPS | — |
| Controller | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) | MaxioTek MAP1806A |
| NAND | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes (onboard DRAM) | DRAM-less (HMB; controller does not support DRAM) |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 1,200 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 75,912 | 75,863 |
| PassMark rank | #56 of 100 consumer SSDs | #57 of 100 consumer SSDs |
NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #56
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
Predator SSD GM9 2TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #57
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
FAQ: NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB vs Predator SSD GM9 2TB
Which is better, NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or Predator SSD GM9 2TB? +
Both score 72 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB worth the price? +
At $279, NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Predator SSD GM9 2TB worth the price? +
At $200, Predator SSD GM9 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or Predator SSD GM9 2TB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB or Predator SSD GM9 2TB? +
Predator SSD GM9 2TB — more score per dollar ($200 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.