Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
PCIe 5.0 · 14.8 GB/s · TLC
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #1
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB lands at 95 and PNY CS3250 2TB SSD at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB if…
- ✓Class-leading PCIe 5.0 sequentials
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Magician software polished
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)
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 | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | PNY CS3250 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB | — |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14800 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13400 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND TLC | 218-layer SanDisk/Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC |
| Endurance | 1200 TBW (2TB) | 1,400 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Form factor | — | M.2 2280 |
| Controller | — | Phison E28 (PS5031-E28) |
| DRAM | — | yes (E28 DRAM design) |
| PassMark Disk Score | — | 100,575 |
| PassMark rank | — | #1 of 100 consumer SSDs |
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
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
FAQ: Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB vs PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
Which is better, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or PNY CS3250 2TB SSD? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB worth the price? +
At $269, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in speed.
Is PNY CS3250 2TB SSD worth the price? +
At $180, PNY CS3250 2TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB or PNY CS3250 2TB SSD 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 2TB or PNY CS3250 2TB SSD? +
PNY CS3250 2TB SSD — more score per dollar ($180 vs $269). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.