Samsung 9100 Pro Gen 5×4 SSD Revealed

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Samsung Unveils 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD with Up to 14,800 MB/s Speeds and 8TB Capacity

Samsung has officially launched its 9100 PRO Series, marking its first full-fledged PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD and its most powerful consumer storage solution to date. Designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, high-performance computing, 8K video editing, and gaming, this SSD delivers sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s, making it nearly twice as fast as its predecessor, the 990 PRO. The 9100 PRO lineup includes capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB, catering to both professionals and power users requiring high-speed data access and extensive storage capacity. With the introduction of a more power-efficient 5nm controller, improved thermal management, and a choice between heatsink and non-heatsink versions, Samsung aims to push PCIe 5.0 adoption forward while setting a new benchmark for consumer SSDs.

Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Hardware and Specifications

The Samsung 9100 PRO is built using Samsung’s in-house PCIe 5.0 controller and V-NAND TLC (V8) flash memory, providing a significant increase in performance, reliability, and efficiency. Unlike its predecessors, the 9100 PRO utilizes the NVMe 2.0 protocol, enabling better optimizations for high-speed workloads. It is equipped with LPDDR4X DRAM-based caching to further enhance performance, ensuring that data retrieval and transfer speeds remain consistent under heavy loads. Power efficiency has been improved by 49% compared to the 990 PRO, allowing the drive to operate at lower power consumption levels, with an active power draw ranging from 7.6W to 9.0W depending on the model. For added security, the 9100 PRO supports AES 256-bit encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, and Microsoft eDrive, making it a viable option for enterprise-level security and personal data protection.

Samsung 9100 PRO Specifications

Specification 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB
Interface PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Form Factor M.2 (2280) / M.2 (2280 with Heatsink)
NAND Samsung V-NAND TLC (V8)
Controller Samsung In-House Controller
Cache Memory 1GB LPDDR4X 2GB LPDDR4X 4GB LPDDR4X 8GB LPDDR4X
Sequential Read/Write (MB/s) 14,700 / 13,300 14,700 / 13,400 14,800 / 13,400 14,800 / 13,400
Random Read/Write (IOPS, QD32) 1,850K / 2,600K 1,850K / 2,600K 2,200K / 2,600K 2,200K / 2,600K
Power Consumption (Active Read/Write, W) 7.6 / 7.2 8.1 / 7.9 9.0 / 8.2 TBD
Device Sleep (L1.2, mW) 4.0 / 3.3 4.8 / 4.0 6.5 / 5.7 TBD
Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 Cache 114GB 226GB 442GB TBD
Data Encryption AES 256-bit, TCG Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)
Total Bytes Written (TBW) 600 1,200 2,400 4,800
Warranty Five (5) Year Limited Warranty

Samsung 9100 Pro vs Samsung 990 EVO and EVO Plus

The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD is a pretty big jump in storage performance, surpassing previous consumer SSDs like the 990 EVO and EVO Plus in nearly every metric. While the 990 EVO and EVO Plus were developed to meet the needs of mainstream users looking for a balance of performance and affordability, the 9100 PRO is engineered specifically for professionals, power users, and high-performance computing environments. One of the most significant differences is the interface upgrade, with the 9100 PRO utilizing PCIe 5.0 x4—a major step up from the 990 EVO’s PCIe 4.0 and the EVO Plus’s PCIe 3.0. This translates to dramatically higher sequential read and write speeds, where the 9100 PRO reaches up to 14,800 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write speeds, whereas the 990 EVO maxes out at 5,000 MB/s read and 4,800 MB/s write, and the EVO Plus is limited to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,200 MB/s write. These figures alone make the 9100 PRO nearly three times faster than the EVO Plus and close to three times faster than the 990 EVO, delivering unprecedented speed for workloads like 8K video editing, AI processing, and high-resolution content creation.

Beyond raw speed, the 9100 PRO also dominates in efficiency, endurance, and storage capacity, areas where Samsung has significantly improved upon its previous SSD lineup. The 9100 PRO features an endurance rating of up to 4,800 TBW (Total Bytes Written) for the 8TB model, whereas the 990 EVO and EVO Plus are capped at 600 TBW, meaning the 9100 PRO can handle up to eight times the write cycles before reaching its lifespan limit. This enhanced durability makes it ideal for workstations and AI applications where large datasets are continuously processed and rewritten. Furthermore, Samsung has introduced an 8TB model in the 9100 PRO lineup, a first for its consumer NVMe SSDs, whereas the 990 EVO is limited to 4TB and the EVO Plus maxes out at 2TB. Power efficiency has also been improved by up to 49%, thanks to the 5nm controller used in the 9100 PRO, allowing it to maintain higher performance while consuming less power per operation. These advancements make the 9100 PRO not just an incremental upgrade but a transformative SSD in Samsung’s lineup, aimed squarely at professionals who demand uncompromising speed, reliability, and storage capacity.

Specification Samsung 9100 PRO Samsung 990 EVO Samsung 990 EVO PLUS
Interface PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Form Factor M.2 (2280) / M.2 (2280 with Heatsink) M.2 (2280) M.2 (2280)
NAND Samsung V-NAND TLC (V8) Samsung V-NAND TLC Samsung V-NAND TLC
Controller Samsung In-House Controller Samsung In-House Controller Samsung In-House Controller
Cache Memory 1GB – 8GB LPDDR4X 1GB – 2GB LPDDR4 None
Sequential Read (MB/s) 14,700 – 14,800 5,000 3,500
Sequential Write (MB/s) 13,300 – 13,400 4,800 3,200
Random Read (IOPS, QD32) 1,850K – 2,200K 800K 600K
Random Write (IOPS, QD32) 2,600K 1,000K 550K
Power Consumption (Active, W) 7.6W – 9.0W 5.3W – 5.9W 4.5W – 5.0W
Device Sleep (L1.2, mW) 4.0mW – 6.5mW 5mW 5mW
Total Bytes Written (TBW) 600 – 4,800 TB 600TB 600TB
Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty

TurboWrite – What is it?

The 9100 PRO Series introduces Samsung’s Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0, a highly optimized SLC caching system that significantly improves write speeds and overall performance consistency. amsung TurboWrite is a technology used in Samsung SSDs to make them faster. Think of it like a temporary speed boost for writing data.

  1. Creates a Fast Cache – The SSD sets aside a small part of its storage as a high-speed buffer (like a VIP lane for data).
  2. Speeds Up Writes – When you save files, they first go into this super-fast buffer, making it seem like the SSD is writing faster.
  3. Moves Data in the Background – Later, when the SSD is idle, it moves the data from the fast cache to the main storage.

✅ Faster file transfers (especially for small/medium-sized files).
✅ Better everyday performance (like booting Windows, opening apps, or saving documents).
⚠️ Slows down for big files – If you copy very large files that fill up the TurboWrite cache, the speed drops to the SSD’s normal (slower) write speed.

Unlike conventional SSDs, which experience a performance drop once the primary cache is exhausted, TurboWrite dynamically allocates NAND capacity as an extended cache, maintaining peak speeds for longer durations. The cache size is based on drive capacity, with 114GB allocated for 1TB models, 226GB for 2TB, and up to 442GB for 4TB variants. This feature ensures high-speed data transfers and minimizes write slowdowns, especially beneficial for video editors, software developers, and content creators working with large datasets.

Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Durability and Endurance

The Samsung 9100 PRO is designed with long-term endurance in mind, featuring Total Bytes Written (TBW) ratings of up to 4,800TB for the 8TB variant. This translates to 0.328 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), meaning users can rewrite roughly one-third of the drive’s full capacity daily for five years without exceeding its rated lifespan. This makes it ideal for sustained workloads, AI processing, and enterprise environments that require consistent, high-speed storage. Compared to previous-generation SSDs, the 9100 PRO offers significantly improved durability, reducing the risk of performance degradation over time.

Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Pricing and Release Information

The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD will launch in March 2025 with the following pricing:

  • 1TB – $199.99
  • 2TB – $299.99
  • 4TB – $549.99
  • 8TB – Coming in H2 2025 (pricing TBD)

The heatsink versions will be available for $20 more per model. Given its groundbreaking performance, improved efficiency, and increased storage capacity, the 9100 PRO is set to become one of the leading PCIe 5.0 SSDs in the market, competing with Seagate’s FireCuda 540 and Crucial’s T700.

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      90 thoughts on “Samsung 9100 Pro Gen 5×4 SSD Revealed”

      2. gen5 why? I want to underclock m.2 drives that won’t cook my NAS. Why am I paying for obscene speed when I want quantity and longevity. Running faster than I’ll notice and cooking my equipment makes no sense.
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      7. People need to come to terms with the fact that sequential read and write numbers are not everything, even if we technically can fully saturate at gen 5 x4 limits in some circumstances, the IOPS, random read/write, and smaller sizes not reaching anywhere near a rated limit just go to show that even the best Gen 5 drive can’t be maxed out in all circumstances under even gen 3 connectivity.

        It’s a damn shame that intel gave up on 3DXPoint.
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      8. When you talk 8TB drives I would be happy with a good drive (high TBW) Gen 3 drive if it was cheap. After all a lot of what I store is large video files and I don’t need incredible performance for those as I don’t edit them, they are for playback only. So large and slow is OK, but it has to be very reliable even then.
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      15. at 13.4GB/s, we would need something like 20 of these (and 80 PCIe gen 5 lanes) to get bandwidth comparable to that of moderate amounts of RAM (roughly equivalent to 6 channels of DDR5-6000). Processors with this many Gen 5 lanes already exist. Also, the theoretical maximum bandwidth of 4 gen 5 lanes is 15.8GB/s.
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      16. Day to day users are hella wont notice the deference in the speed upgrade. Linus did a video about 4 years ago to test if people would notice the deference from sata to gen 4 nmve without seeing benchmarks and every time they didn’t notice the deference, and picked the sata sad as the fastest showing without doing benchmarks you wont notice the speed upgrade. In that its a waste of money if you want to spend that money go for a higher capacity ssd which you will definitely notice.
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      20. I don’t understand the hate for pcie x2 drives. I think more should be made. Sequential numbers rarely matter, it’s more about capacity, latency, and maybe IOPS.

        They are better than SATA. And pcie lanes are limited, particularly on the more economical systems.
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      22. the most expansive, the most feature proof, but you forgot: the most problematic, the most DOA and the most bricks….

        yep, the 990 pro is maybe newwer but he is also with so much trubles and risk that a lot of people just ignore it.
        even if they fixed it, will you take the risk….?
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      24. Excellent overview, thank you!!???????? …was wondering which choice minimizes thermal impact… i.e., is on board dram is generally hotter, vs controller activity for use of host mem.
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      27. I was looking at getting the 990 evo i bought it because its newer i got 1tb but then i thought i need more space so i started looking around and found this video i just cancelled the order im now getting the 980 pro 2tb way more cheaper holy cow the 990 evo 2tb is like $400 and the 980 pro 2tb is $200 thanks for saving me some money ???? sharing this video around now this is super helpful!
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      29. I want to upgrade my Lenovo 20s6 001sus. It currently has a 256Gb 2TB M.2 2280 SSD in it. I want to get a 2tb and think Samsung EVO or PRO 990 look good. What would you suggest for this machine? I use it as a work machine and have Database & CAD apps. Excellent video too!
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      35. Pcie 5.0 compatibility on the evo is not a pro for laptos/mini PCs. Its running 2x which is the exact same as 4x on PCIe 4.0. Theres no speed increase and it will have a dedicated slot with 4 lanes minimum be it PCIe 4.0 or 5.0. The only benefit is for pro-somer that have a motherboard where the pcie 5.0 PCIe lanes are shared with the m.2 slots.
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      38. It really sucks that they have made the EVO models so much worse than they used to be…Even the Pro models aren’t what they used to be…My 970 EVO has Dram cache and uses TLC nand, and my 970 Pro used true MLC (2-bit) nand which gives you a crazy 1200 TBW rating for the 1TB model…These new ones seem like a step backward, but thats just how things go these days…I just ordered 3 990 Pros because I can’t bring myself to spend that much on a drive that doesn’t even have a Dram cache…
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      40. I am looking for a 1TB SSD for my Dell G7 7588, which supports Gen 3. Considering that all three options exceed my laptop’s maximum capabilities, would it be correct to assume that any of the three would work equally well, and it would be best to purchase the most economical one?
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      41. I snagged a 990Evo for 130$ and i was uneducated on its specs, thought i was getting a steal.

        I currently have a silicone 3/4 2tb as a main storage drive and booting drive

        Nd i needed somthing for games and general storage so i thought the 990Evo would be a good choice.

        Should i stick with the Evo or return it ?
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      43. I’ve put a t705 in a gen 4 slot. I want to know how a gen 5 will perform in a gen 4 slot? Obviously I’m limited to gen4 speeds but will it max the capability of gen4?
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      44. I bought the 990 evo without thinking and without seeing any videos, and now after seeing the reviews I regret it… ???????? they say it gets to 112 C degrees which is insane.. idk what to do now.
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      51. What I need when looking to replace my SSD. Just a question…from your opinion..among those 3, which one better for laptop spectre x360 bought in 2021. The internal SSD is Samsung as well. Not a gamer at all…just for video editing for the most
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      52. What I hate with these improved speeds now is that I can’t start a game and go make a coffee….
        I’ve purchade the 990 Pro recently but am slowly building my PC so I can’t comment on it. I just know that it seems to be the SSD to get atm.
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      56. Thanks for the video , really helpful. I am in the market for a new nvme and didnt knew who to buy.
        To clone my old ssd (not samsung) to the new samsung nvme probably after this video 980 pro, can i use the data migration on the samsung magician app and be done with it in one click ? My new nvme will be larger than the old ssd so i am not sure if i had to do anything extra for the partitions. I want to just clone my data to the new one and work like one larg nvme
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      59. Before buying any of these Samsung drives, call their customer support. realise how awful and rude they are. then Buy a drive that’s high quality from another supplier.
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      67. Great video! This was super helpful in helping me decide what I will be doing for the ssd upgrades for my new Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro which can run two m.2 pcie 4.0 ssd’s. Planning on buying Two 990 Pro’s (4 TB each) to replace the standard 1 TB SSD the laptop comes with. I’m not a hardware IT Technical Guy but you did an excellent job making it easy to understand in lay man terms — I work in Construction & Civil Engineering and often need to run hardcore 3D model renderings for roads, bridges, and highways for government agency clients so this was great!
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      68. Lost my funny comment so how’s about just the ???? for your great work. Love the channel you have been so helpful fir a retired engineeer trying to catch up quickly on device hardware. Always watching you first as I feel your content is alway honest and straight forward to AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 7940HS 9-Ba 2.5G LAN 9xSATA3.0 2xM.2 NVMe Mainboard build. I hope this week you have everything you need. I also would like it if you can update me on aggregating the 2.5Gb nic connections. Perhaps performance, utilization, efficiency in aggregation, fail over, and just the general advantages of aggregating these perhaps over 1 – 10Gb NIC. Thanks alway!
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      71. Why didn’t you run a test on the “Kingston FURY Renegade” when I formatted on first time on my “PS5 Slim” the read speed was “6908 MB/s” it’s highest speed from all your SSD’s you have tested. Can you do test on it please.
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      76. In the US here. Got a 1TB 980 Pro in my Laptop a year ago. But now only have 200GB free space, so was looking to replace with a 2TB. Right now, both the 980 Pro and 990 Pro 2TB are the same price $169.
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      80. l got the Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink 2TB PCIe 4.0 for £138 now =£191 and Samsung 980 PRO SSD with Heatsink 2 TB for £139.97 both work great you just have to keep look them up
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      85. Completely ignored the one factor I need to know — HEAT. If I need something for a laptop, do any of these run so hot that a heatsink is recommended? Some nvme heatsinks are so thicc that they won’t fit inside a laptop.
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      86. With ssds running so hot nowadays, I wonder how they would fair in that 2nd ssd slot on the back of my motherboard, cooking itself in that little gap between the case and motherboard.
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