Predator SSD GM9 2TB
2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #57
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB
4TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,000 MB/s read · PassMark #50
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Predator SSD GM9 2TB lands at 72 and Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB at 73. That puts Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Predator SSD GM9 2TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #57
Pick Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #50
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Predator SSD GM9 2TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Predator SSD GM9 2TB more score per dollar ($200 vs $400).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Predator SSD GM9 2TB | Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (single-sided) | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,500 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 10,000 MB/s | 12,000 MB/s |
| Controller | MaxioTek MAP1806A | Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm) |
| NAND | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC |
| DRAM | DRAM-less (HMB; controller does not support DRAM) | yes, ~1GB LPDDR4X per TB |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 2,800 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 75,863 | 77,661 |
| PassMark rank | #57 of 100 consumer SSDs | #50 of 100 consumer SSDs |
| Random read | — | 2,100,000 IOPS |
| Random write | — | 1,700,000 IOPS |
Predator SSD GM9 2TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #57
- −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 4TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #50
- +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
FAQ: Predator SSD GM9 2TB vs Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB
Which is better, Predator SSD GM9 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB? +
Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB scores 73 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Predator SSD GM9 2TB worth the price? +
At $200, Predator SSD GM9 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB worth the price? +
At $400, Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Predator SSD GM9 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB 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, Predator SSD GM9 2TB or Lexar SSD NM1090 PRO 4TB? +
Predator SSD GM9 2TB — more score per dollar ($200 vs $400). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.