PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #1
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD lands at 95 and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick PNY CS3250 2TB SSD if…
- ✓Top 1 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
PNY CS3250 2TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD more score per dollar ($180 vs $269).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PNY CS3250 2TB SSD | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | 14800 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 14,000 MB/s | 13400 MB/s |
| Controller | Phison E28 (PS5031-E28) | — |
| NAND | 218-layer SanDisk/Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC |
| DRAM | yes (E28 DRAM design) | — |
| Endurance | 1,400 TBW | 1200 TBW (2TB) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 100,575 | — |
| PassMark rank | #1 of 100 consumer SSDs | — |
| Capacity | — | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB |
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
- +Top 1 on PassMark Disk Score — flagship-tier sequential + random performance
- +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
- +Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- +5-year warranty
- +Magician software polished
- −Runs hot — heatsink recommended
- −Premium pricing
- −TLC vs newer V-NAND mixed reception
FAQ: PNY CS3250 2TB SSD vs Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
Which is better, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PNY CS3250 2TB SSD worth the price? +
At $180, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.
Does PNY CS3250 2TB SSD or Samsung 9100 Pro 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, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD or Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB? +
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD — more score per dollar ($180 vs $269). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.