Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB
8TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,800 MB/s read · PassMark #35
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
1TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe · 14,900 MB/s read · PassMark #33
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB lands at 77 and WD BLACK SN8100 1TB at 77. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #35
- ✓Pro-tier controller and DRAM cache for sustained throughput
- ✓PCIe 5.0 interface for next-gen platforms (AM5, LGA 1851)
Pick WD BLACK SN8100 1TB if…
- ✓Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #33
- ✓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
WD BLACK SN8100 1TBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB more score per dollar ($179 vs $1,019).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB | WD BLACK SN8100 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14,800 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 11,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,200,000 IOPS | 1,600,000 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 | 4,800 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| PassMark Disk Score | 81,338 | 81,741 |
| PassMark rank | #35 of 100 consumer SSDs | #33 of 100 consumer SSDs |
Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #35
- +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
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
- +Strong PCIe 5.0 performance at PassMark rank #33
- +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
FAQ: Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB vs WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
Which is better, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +
Both score 77 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB worth the price? +
At $1,019, Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB delivers a Specdex score of 77 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Is WD BLACK SN8100 1TB worth the price? +
At $179, WD BLACK SN8100 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 77 — strongest in passmark_disk.
Does Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink 8TB or WD BLACK SN8100 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 with Heatsink 8TB or WD BLACK SN8100 1TB? +
WD BLACK SN8100 1TB — more score per dollar ($179 vs $1,019). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.