Seagate
Seagate FireCuda 540 8TB
PCIe 5.0 · 10000/10000 MB/s · 2TB
92
/ 100
From $1,584
VS
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
| 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.