Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #37
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #33
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD lands at 76 and WD BLACK SN8100 1TB at 77. That puts WD BLACK SN8100 1TB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #37
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick WD BLACK SN8100 1TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #33
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
WD BLACK SN8100 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB more score per dollar ($179 vs $199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD | WD BLACK SN8100 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,700 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,300 MB/s | 11,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 1,850,000 IOPS | 1,600,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | 2,400,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes, LPDDR4X | yes (onboard DRAM) |
| Endurance | 600 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 80,816 | 81,741 |
| PassMark rank | #37 of 100 consumer SSDs | #33 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #37
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- +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
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #33
- +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
FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD vs WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB scores 77 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD worth the price? +
At $199, Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is WD BLACK SN8100 1TB worth the price? +
At $179, WD BLACK SN8100 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 77 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB 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, Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB — more score per dollar ($179 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.