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