Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,700 MB/s read · PassMark #55
NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
2TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #56
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB lands at 72 and NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB at 72. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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)
Pick NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB if…
- ✓Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #56
- ✓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
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB more score per dollar ($219 vs $279).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB | NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (with heatsink) | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,700 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,300 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 1,850,000 IOPS | 2,300,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 2,600,000 IOPS | 2,400,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Samsung Presto (in-house, 5nm) | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) |
| NAND | Samsung V8 V-NAND 3D TLC (236-layer) | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes, LPDDR4X | yes (onboard DRAM) |
| Endurance | 600 TBW | 1,200 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 76,420 | 75,912 |
| PassMark rank | #55 of 100 consumer SSDs | #56 of 100 consumer SSDs |
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
NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
- +Capable NVMe drive at PassMark rank #56
- +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: Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB vs NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB or NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB? +
Both score 72 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB worth the price? +
At $279, NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB or NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB 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 with Heatsink 1TB or NVMe WD BLACK SN8100 2TB? +
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB — more score per dollar ($219 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.