Viper PV593 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,000 MB/s read · PassMark #39
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #37
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Viper PV593 1TB lands at 76 and Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD at 76. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Viper PV593 1TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #39
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
Viper PV593 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Viper PV593 1TB more score per dollar ($75 vs $199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Viper PV593 1TB | Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,000 MB/s | 14,700 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 10,000 MB/s | 13,300 MB/s |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 (TSMC 6nm, 8-channel) | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) |
| NAND | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) |
| DRAM | yes (DRAM cache) | yes, LPDDR4X |
| Endurance | 700 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 80,079 | 80,816 |
| PassMark rank | #39 of 100 consumer SSDs | #37 of 100 consumer SSDs |
| Random read | — | 1,850,000 IOPS |
| Random write | — | 2,600,000 IOPS |
Viper PV593 1TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #39
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −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: Viper PV593 1TB vs Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD
Which is better, Viper PV593 1TB or Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD? +
Both score 76 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Viper PV593 1TB worth the price? +
At $75, Viper PV593 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — 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 Viper PV593 1TB 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, Viper PV593 1TB or Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD? +
Viper PV593 1TB — more score per dollar ($75 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.