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Samsung · PCIe 5.0 · 1000 GB

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB, PCIe 5.0x4

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4X-4266

Performance: 93
Perf / price: 41
Capacity value: 41
Amazon: $337

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026

Performance93.0

Performance / price41.3

Capacity value41.3

$337 on Amazon Add this SSD to a build Compare this SSD SSD table

Written analysis

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB, PCIe 5.0x4 at a glance

The Samsung SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB, PCIe 5.0x4 is a 1000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is Samsung Presto (S4LY027). Flash type is TLC 236-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4X-4266.

Rated sequential throughput is 14700 MB/s read and 13300 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1850K read IOPS and 2600K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 93.0.

Best fit: Performance-focused operating-system, application, and game storage.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 600 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $337, the drive costs $337.49 per TB. Performance / price is 41.3 and capacity value is 41.3. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: Samsung
SSD: Samsung SSD 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB, PCIe 5.0x4
Part number: MZ-VAP1T0CW
Model: MZ-VAP1T0CW
Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $337
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 14700 MB/s
Sequential write: 13300 MB/s
Random read: 1850K IOPS
Random write: 2600K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $337
Price / TB: $337.49
Performance / price: 41.3
Capacity value: 41.3

Hardware & cache

Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation: PCIe 5.0
Controller: Samsung Presto (S4LY027)
NAND: TLC 236-layer
Process: 5.0
Cache type: LPDDR4X-4266
DRAM: LPDDR4X-4266
DRAM capacity: 1024 MB
DRAM speed: 4266 MT/s
SLC cache: Dynamic and static

Durability & power

Endurance: 600 TBW
Endurance / TB: 600 TBW
Warranty: 5 years
Idle power: —
Active power: —

Additional information

Also listed as: 9100 PRO with Heatsink 1TB,
Color: Black

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BREAKTHROUGH PCIe 5.0 PERFORMANCE: Supercharge your workflow and gaming with PCIe 5.0, boasting up to 14,700/13,300 MB/s* sequential read/write speeds. Tackle massive files and power up your gaming with Gen5—twice as fast as the 990 PRO SSD.

EVERY TASK, TURBOCHARGED: Speed past productivity limits. With random read/write speeds up to 1,850K/2,600K IOPS*, enjoy fast game loads, seamless AI apps, and efficient multitasking. Virtually no lag, no limits—just nonstop performance.

THINK FAST, CREATE FASTER: With random read/write speeds of up to 1,850K/2,600K IOPS*, the 9100 PRO with Heatsink SSD fuels seamless AI content creation, swift loads, and smooth gameplay. Work, play, and create at lightning speed.

DESIGNED FOR COMPATIBILITY, BUILT FOR SPEED: No barriers, just action. Team up with the 9100 PRO with Heatsink SSD on your compatible PC, laptop, or PlayStation 5* and dive into top-notch performance with the newest PCIe 5.0 interfaces. Crush the competition and come out on top in any arena.

STAY COOL, RUN FAST: Push limits, not temperatures. A 5nm controller boosts power efficiency up to 49% over the 990 PRO SSD*, while advanced thermal control keeps performance smooth and reliable.

SLIM BUILD. SEAMLESS FIT: The 9100 PRO with Heatsink SSD delivers top-tier speed and storage into a low profile as slim as 0.35”*, fitting compatible PCs, laptops, and PlayStation 5—maximizing performance without sacrificing space or efficiency.

BREAK FREE FROM STORAGE LIMITS: Expand your gaming horizons with up to 8TB of storage* on the 9100 PRO with Heatsink. Enjoy vast space to grow your game library, save every title, and keep all your favorites without compromise. Unleash your full gaming potential—store, save, and conquer like never before.

WORKS LIKE MAGIC: It’s not hocus-pocus. Your 9100 PRO with Heatsink SSD performs like new with the always up-to-date Magician Software. Get seamless firmware updates, extra encryption and continual monitoring of your drive health—no magic wand required.*