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Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB — 8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #35
Samsung

Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB

8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #35

77
/ 100
From $1,019
VS
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB — 1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #33
Western Digital

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB

1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #33

77
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB lands at 77 and WD BLACK SN8100 1TB at 77. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

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 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)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB more score per dollar ($179 vs $1,019).

Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB 77
vs
77 WD BLACK SN8100 1TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB
77
ssd 77
passmark_disk 81338
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
77
ssd 77
passmark_disk 81741

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB versus WD BLACK SN8100 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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 2.0
Sequential read
14,800 MB/s
14,900 MB/s
Sequential write
13,400 MB/s
11,000 MB/s
Random read
2,200,000 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
4,800 TBW
600 TBW
Warranty
5 years
5 years
PassMark Disk Score
81,338
81,741
PassMark rank
#35 of 100 consumer SSDs
#33 of 100 consumer SSDs

Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB

Pros
  • +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)
Cons
  • −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
  • −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB

Pros
  • +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #33
  • +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Cons
  • −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 WD BLACK SN8100 1TB

Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +

Both score 77 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 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 with Heatsink 8TB 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 with Heatsink 8TB or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB — more score per dollar ($179 vs $1,019). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.