Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB
8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #19
XPG MARS 980 BLADE
PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,000 MB/s read · PassMark #17
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB lands at 83 and XPG MARS 980 BLADE at 83. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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)
Pick XPG MARS 980 BLADE if…
- ✓PassMark Disk Score top-20 (88,359) — sustained-write class-leading
- ✓Current street price around $721
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
XPG MARS 980 BLADESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
XPG MARS 980 BLADE more score per dollar ($300 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB | XPG MARS 980 BLADE |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 (passive, heat-spreader label) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,800 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 13,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,200,000 IOPS | 2,000,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | 1,650,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | Silicon Motion SM2508 (TSMC 6nm) |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | 232-layer Micron 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes, LPDDR4X | yes (DRAM cache buffer) |
| Endurance | 4,800 TBW | 1,480 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 87,709 | 88,359 |
| PassMark rank | #19 of 100 consumer SSDs | #17 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB
- +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)
- −PCIe 5.0 drives run hot — heatsink or motherboard M.2 cooling recommended
- −Pricing varies — confirm current retail before purchase
XPG MARS 980 BLADE
- +PassMark Disk Score top-20 (88,359) — sustained-write class-leading
- +Current street price around $721
- −DRAM-less controllers on lower-tier variants may throttle under sustained writes
FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB vs XPG MARS 980 BLADE
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB or XPG MARS 980 BLADE? +
Both score 83 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is XPG MARS 980 BLADE worth the price? +
At $300, XPG MARS 980 BLADE delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB or XPG MARS 980 BLADE 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 8TB or XPG MARS 980 BLADE? +
XPG MARS 980 BLADE — more score per dollar ($300 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.