Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #55
Predator SSD GM9 2TB
2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #57
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB 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 Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #55
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓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
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB | Predator SSD GM9 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| Sequential read | 14,700 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,300 MB/s | 10,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 1,850,000 IOPS | — |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | — |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | MaxioTek MAP1806A |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes, LPDDR4X | DRAM-less (HMB; controller does not support DRAM) |
| Endurance | 600 TBW | 1,200 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 76,420 | 75,863 |
| PassMark rank | #55 of 100 consumer SSDs | #57 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #55
- +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
- −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: Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB vs Predator SSD GM9 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB or Predator SSD GM9 2TB? +
Both score 72 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB worth the price? +
At $219, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB 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 Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB 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.