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Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD — 4TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #22
Samsung

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD

4TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #22

81
/ 100
From $549
VS
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB wins by 2
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB — 8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #19
Samsung

Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB

8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #19

83
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD lands at 81 and Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB at 83. That puts Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD if…

  • ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #22
  • ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
  • ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)

Pick Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB if…

  • ✓PassMark Disk Score top-20 (87,709) — sustained-write class-leading
  • ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
  • ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD more score per dollar ($549 vs $999).

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD 81
vs
83 Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB

Score breakdown

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD
81
ssd 81
passmark_disk 85796
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB
83
ssd 83
passmark_disk 87709

Specs side-by-side

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD versus Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB
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
14,800 MB/s
14,800 MB/s
Sequential write
13,400 MB/s
13,400 MB/s
Random read
2,200,000 IOPS
2,200,000 IOPS
Random write
2,600,000 IOPS
2,600,000 IOPS
Controller
Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm)
Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm)
NAND
Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer)
Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer)
DRAM
yes, LPDDR4X
yes, LPDDR4X
Endurance
2,400 TBW
4,800 TBW
Warranty
5 years
5 years
PassMark Disk Score
85,796
87,709
PassMark rank
#22 of 100 consumer SSDs
#19 of 100 consumer SSDs

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD

Pros
  • +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #22
  • +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
  • +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Cons
  • −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended

Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB

Pros
  • +PassMark Disk Score top-20 (87,709) — sustained-write class-leading
  • +Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
  • +PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Cons
  • −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
  • −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase

FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD vs Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB

Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD or Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB? +

Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD worth the price? +

At $549, Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 81 — strongest in passmark_disk.

Is Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB worth the price? +

At $999, Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in passmark_disk.

Does Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD or Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB 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 4TB SSD or Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB? +

Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB SSD — more score per dollar ($549 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.