Samsung has introduced the 9100 PRO SSD in various capacities, featuring the blazing-fast PCI-E 5.0 standard for high sequential read and write speeds.
Samsung Debuts PCI-E 5.0 9100 PRO Series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB Capacities, Starting at $199
As storage manufacturers transition from PCI-E 4.0 to PCI-E 5.0 standard, Samsung has made its move by launching its first Pro series PCI-E 5.0 SSDs, called "9100 PRO". The 9100 PRO series delivers various capacities and is available with and without heatsinks.
The 9100 PRO SSD can offer up to 8 TB capacity but is also available in smaller sizes, including 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB. Going from PCI-E 4.0 to PCI-E 5.0, the sequential read and write speeds are almost doubled but doesn't necessarily make a difference in real-world usage. Samsung's previous flagship offering, the 990 PRO, was a PCI-E 4.0 SSD, offering up to 7,450 MB/s and 6,900 MB/s of sequential read and write speeds, respectively.
The Samsung 9100 PRO takes speed to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s of seq. Read and Write speeds, respectively. The 9100 PRO utilizes Samsung's V NAND TLC (V8), the eight-gen Vertical NAND, which adopts the 1-terabit TCL technology and can reach up to 2.4 Gbps of I/O speed, offering a solid 1.2 times the boost compared to the previous gen.
From AI-driven creators shaping the future to gamers pushing the limits, we saw a clear need for innovation to support users who need more forward-thinking memory technology as they push the bounds of what’s possible in their work,
The 9100 PRO SSD establishes a new era of performance to help them achieve exactly that. With more storage, even better speeds, improved power efficiency and seamless reliability, the lineup empowers users to continue innovating without storage limitations.
- Jim Kiczek, VP of Memory Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics America
The 9100 PRO made its debut at the GTC conference, aimed at high-performance systems. Apart from incredibly high sequential read/write speed, the 9100 PRO is also blazing fast at random read/write speeds, with up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS, which is significantly higher than the 1,400K/1,550K random read/write speeds of 990 PRO. This should surely deliver somewhat better speeds in real-world applications and games, assuming your motherboard supports the PCI-E 5.0 standard.
The 9100 PRO is built using a 5nm controller which was built by Samsung itself, allowing it to pack more transistors than before. Not only does this affect the performance of the SSD, but it also makes it more power-efficient. As per the claim, it achieves 49% higher efficiency than its predecessor.
Samsung is delivering the 9100 PRO with or without the heatsink, the latter for improved thermals and longer operation. The 1 TB edition is priced at $199, while the 2 TB and 4 TB at $299 and $549 respectively. 9100 PRO with heatsink will cost $20 higher than the mentioned rates and the 8 TB edition will be launched in the second half of 2025.
Currently, you can find the 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB editions available for purchase from Samsung's official website. Alternatively, you can order from Amazon, with the 1TB version listed for $199.99, the 2TB storage option going for $299.99 and the top-end 4TB model available for $549.99. Sadly, the 9100 PRO lineup that ships with a heatsink is currently out of stock at the online retailer, but we will notify readers when they are readily available again.
News Source: Samsung
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