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Samsung · PCIe 5.0 · 4000 GB

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4X-4266

Performance
97
Perf / price
13
Capacity value
51
Amazon
$1125
$1125
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 29, 2026
Performance96.5
Performance / price12.9
Capacity value51.5

Written analysis

Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4 at a glance

The Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4 is a 4000 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 13400 MB/s write. Random throughput is 2200K read IOPS and 2600K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 96.5.

Best fit: High-throughput desktop and workstation storage where the platform can use this interface generation.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 2400 TBW, or approximately 600 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $1125, the drive costs $281.25 per TB. Performance / price is 12.9 and capacity value is 51.5. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
Samsung
SSD
Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4
Part number
MZ-VAP4T0B/AM
Model
MZ VAP4T0B/AM
Capacity
4000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
Amazon price
$1125
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 29, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
14700 MB/s
Sequential write
13400 MB/s
Random read
2200K IOPS
Random write
2600K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$1125
Price / TB
$281.25
Performance / price
12.9
Capacity value
51.5

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
4096 MB
DRAM speed
4266 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic and static

Durability & power

Endurance
2400 TBW
Endurance / TB
600 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
Active power

Additional information

Also listed as
9100 PRO 4TB,
Color
Black

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BREAKTHROUGH PCIe 5.0 PERFORMANCE: Supercharge your workflow and gaming with PCIe 5.0, boasting up to 14,800/13,400 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 2,200K/2,600K IOPS, enjoy fast game loads, seamless AI apps, and efficient multitasking. Virtually no lag, no limits—just nonstop performance.

THNK FAST, CREATE FASTER: With random read/write speeds of up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS, the 9100 PRO SSD fuels seamless AI content creation, swift loads, and smooth gameplay. Work, play, and create at lightning speed.

SPEED, WHENEVER YOU NEED: From laptops to desktop PCs, experience blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds and up to 8TB of storage. Perfect for video editing, gaming, and creative tasks, with the compatibility to match your device.

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.

BREAK FREE FROM STORAGE LIMITS: Expand your gaming horizons with up to 8TB of storage on the 9100 PRO. 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 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.

WORLD'S NO. 1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: Performance and reliability you can count on from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003.* All firmware and components are produced in house, including our world renowned DRAM and NAND, for quality you can trust.