Samsung
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
PCIe 3.0 · 3500/3300 MB/s · 2TB
86
/ 100
From $616
VS
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB wins by 6
Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB lands at 86 and Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB at 92. That puts Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB if…
- ✓M.2 NVMe
- ✓Competitive per-GB cost
- ✓TBW scales with capacity
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB 86
vs 92 Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Score breakdown
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
86 read 90
write 88
endurance 88
value 84
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
92 read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB | Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Capacity | ▲ 8TB | 1TB |
| Read/Write | 3500/3300 MB/s | 10000/10000 MB/s |
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Pros
- +M.2 NVMe
- +Competitive per-GB cost
- +TBW scales with capacity
Cons
- −Thermals on Gen 5 drives
- −DRAM-less models slower under sustained load
- −Require heatsinks in many systems
FAQ: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB vs Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB? +
Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB worth the price? +
At $616, Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in read.
Is Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB worth the price? +
At $180, Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.
Does Samsung 970 EVO Plus 8TB or Seagate FireCuda 540 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.