XPG MARS 980 STORM
PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #62
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 11,700 MB/s read · PassMark #63
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, XPG MARS 980 STORM lands at 70 and Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB at 70. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick XPG MARS 980 STORM if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #62
Pick Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #63
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB more score per dollar ($139 vs $200).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | XPG MARS 980 STORM | Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark Disk Score | 74,315 | 74,291 |
| PassMark rank | #62 of 100 consumer SSDs | #63 of 100 consumer SSDs |
| Form factor | — | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | — | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | — | 11,700 MB/s |
| Sequential write | — | 10,000 MB/s |
| Random read | — | 1,650,000 IOPS |
| Random write | — | 1,800,000 IOPS |
| Controller | — | Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm) |
| NAND | — | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC |
| DRAM | — | yes, ~1GB LPDDR4X per TB |
| Endurance | — | 700 TBW |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
XPG MARS 980 STORM
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #62
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #63
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
FAQ: XPG MARS 980 STORM vs Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB
Which is better, XPG MARS 980 STORM or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB? +
Both score 70 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is XPG MARS 980 STORM worth the price? +
At $200, XPG MARS 980 STORM delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB worth the price? +
At $139, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does XPG MARS 980 STORM or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 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, XPG MARS 980 STORM or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB? +
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 1TB — more score per dollar ($139 vs $200). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.