Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD To Set High Standards For Speed and Performance

The Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD sets new standards in terms of speed and performance. With PCIe 5.0 support, it reaches up to 14 GB/s read and 13 GB/s write. Giving the fastest loading time in games and software. We reviewed it and here's what we liked about the SSD. 

Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD: Extremely High Speed

Samsung mentions sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s (megabytes per second) and sequential write speeds of up to 13,400 MB/s. To put things into perspective, this is 2× the speed of the previous generation (990 PRO PCIe 4.0) and orders of magnitude faster than SATA SSDs (which are capped at around 600 MB/s). 

4TB Storage Capacity

You'll have no trouble storing large games, 4K/8K videos, and data-intensive projects, and you'll have a capable archive for all kinds of media, for a while (longer than you'd think). 

Whether you are working with uncompressed 4K/8K video, massive image files, or complex 3D modeling, much of your work requires constant reading and writing of a tremendous amount of data. Thanks to the high sequential read/write speeds, you'll be less likely to be staring at loading screens, scrubbing through timelines should be smoother, rendering times may improve, and exports will be done in a flash.

Professionals often run demanding applications at the same time. High IOPS (input/output operations per second), and low latency mean your system will remain responsive when multiple applications get the same storage at the same time.

PCIe 5.0 Interface

How fast is PCIe 5.0? PCIe 5.0 has a theoretical transfer speed of 32 GT/s (Giga transfers per second) per lane. So when cycling through four lanes (x4) of this specification, the theoretical bandwidth is extraordinarily high.

Real-world speeds of the Samsung 9100 PRO: The company specifies sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s (megabytes per second) and sequential write speeds of up to 13,400 MB/s. In context, this is twice as fast as the previous generation version 990 PRO (PCIe 4.0) and is significantly faster than SATA SSDs (which cap around 600 MB/s).

High Reliability

The Samsung V-NAND (Vertical NAND) flash memory and an all custom controller are tested and optimized to work together, allowing for consistency in high performance, endurance, and compatibility for low power requirements.

Ideal for Gamers and Professionals

Handling uncompressed 4K/8K videos, huge image files, or intricate 3D models entails continuous reading and writing of huge amounts of data. The 9100 PRO's fast sequential read/write speeds permit quicker loading of projects, seamless scrubbing through timelines, faster rendering, and quick exports.

• Less Loading Screens: One of the most evident advantages. Games, particularly modern AAA games with huge open worlds and high-definition textures, require loading gigabytes' worth of information. The 9100 PRO significantly reduces loading time for games, levels, and assets.
• Smoother Gameplay: Quick access to data implies that game assets, textures, and levels can be loaded into memory faster, minimizing stuttering, pop-in, and frame drops, making for a more engaging and smooth gaming experience.
• "DirectStorage" Optimization: More recent gaming APIs such as Microsoft's DirectStorage are being created specifically to take advantage of the extremely high speeds of NVMe SSDs to bypass the CPU and stream game assets directly to the GPU, further speeding up load times and increase asset delivery. The 9100 PRO is well-placed for this future.

This SSD can take advantage of the newest generation of NVMe technology to provide instant loading times, fluid workflows, and significant performance gains. Gamers and content creators will love the unmatched speeds and large storage capacity.

This undoubtedly high-end SSD provides maximum performance for gaming, video editing, and AI. There is no doubt that this is a future-proof PCIe 5.0 technology with maximum speeds and a clear recommendation for power users.

Reviewed by Faraz Ahmad Khan, Intern, India Today Gaming