Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB
8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #35
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #37
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB lands at 77 and Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD at 76. That puts Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #35
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
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)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,019).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB | Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,800 MB/s | 14,700 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 13,300 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,200,000 IOPS | 1,850,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | 2,600,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) |
| DRAM | yes, LPDDR4X | yes, LPDDR4X |
| Endurance | 4,800 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 81,338 | 80,816 |
| PassMark rank | #35 of 100 consumer SSDs | #37 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #35
- +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
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
FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB vs Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB or Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD? +
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB scores 77 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB worth the price? +
At $1,019, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 77 — strongest in passmark_disk.
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.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB or Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB 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 with Heatsink 8TB or Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD? +
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD — more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,019). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.