Predator SSD GM9 2TB
2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMe · PassMark #57
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #55
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Predator SSD GM9 2TB lands at 72 and Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB at 72. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Predator SSD GM9 2TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #57
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #55
- ✓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
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Predator SSD GM9 2TB | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (single-sided) | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,500 MB/s | 14,700 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 10,000 MB/s | 13,300 MB/s |
| Controller | MaxioTek MAP1806A | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) |
| NAND | 232-layer Micron B58R 3D TLC | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) |
| DRAM | DRAM-less (HMB; controller does not support DRAM) | yes, LPDDR4X |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 75,863 | 76,420 |
| PassMark rank | #57 of 100 consumer SSDs | #55 of 100 consumer SSDs |
| Random read | — | 1,850,000 IOPS |
| Random write | — | 2,600,000 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
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #55
- +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
- −Newer drives out-perform this generation on sequential + random 4K
FAQ: Predator SSD GM9 2TB vs Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
Which is better, Predator SSD GM9 2TB or Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB? +
Both score 72 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB worth the price? +
At $219, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Predator SSD GM9 2TB or Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 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.