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Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB — PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 2TB
Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB

PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 2TB

92
/ 100
From $1,584
VS
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB — PCIe 4.0 · 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Samsung

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

PCIe 4.0 · 7,450/6,900 MB/s

92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB lands at 92 and Samsung 990 Pro 2TB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB if…

  • M.2 NVMe
  • Competitive per-GB cost
  • TBW scales with capacity

Pick Samsung 990 Pro 2TB if…

  • Best-in-class sustained speeds
  • 1200 TBW endurance
  • Magician toolkit
Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB 92
vs
92 Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

Score breakdown

Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB
92
read 98
write 96
endurance 88
value 84
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
92
read 96
write 94
endurance 92
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB versus Samsung 990 Pro 2TB — full spec comparison
Spec Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Interface
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity
8TB
Read/Write
10000/10000 MB/s
Read speed
7,450 MB/s
Write speed
6,900 MB/s
TBW
1200
Form
M.2 2280

Seagate FireCuda 540 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

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

Pros
  • +Best-in-class sustained speeds
  • +1200 TBW endurance
  • +Magician toolkit
Cons
  • Only PCIe 4.0
  • No included heatsink
  • Premium price

FAQ: Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB vs Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

Which is better, Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB or Samsung 990 Pro 2TB? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB worth the price? +

At $1,584, Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.

Is Samsung 990 Pro 2TB worth the price? +

At $199, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in read.

Does Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB or Samsung 990 Pro 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.