Skip to content

SanDisk · PCIe 5.0 · 8000 GB

SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4X-4266

Performance
107
Perf / price
7
Capacity value
60
Amazon
$2150
SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100
View SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 Gallery in high resolution
$2150
Available on Amazon Updated Oct 2, 2026
Performance107.5
Performance / price7.5
Capacity value60.0
$2150 on Amazon Add this SSD to a build Compare this SSD SSD table

Written analysis

SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 at a glance

The SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 is a 8000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is (SMI) 2508. Flash type is TLC 218-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4X-4266.

Rated sequential throughput is 14900 MB/s read and 13200 MB/s write. Random throughput is 2200K read IOPS and 4800K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 107.5.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 1200 TBW, or approximately 150 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $2150, the drive costs $268.75 per TB. Performance / price is 7.5 and capacity value is 60.0. 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
SanDisk
SSD
SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100
Part number
SDSP82800TAN
Model
SDSP82800TAN
Capacity
8000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$2150
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Oct 2, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
14900 MB/s
Sequential write
13200 MB/s
Random read
2200K IOPS
Random write
4800K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$2150
Price / TB
$268.75
Performance / price
7.5
Capacity value
60.0

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation
PCIe 5.0
Controller
(SMI) 2508
NAND
TLC 218-layer
Process
6
Cache type
LPDDR4X-4266
DRAM
LPDDR4X-4266
DRAM capacity
8192 MB
DRAM speed
4266 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic and static

Durability & power

Endurance
1200 TBW
Endurance / TB
150 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Color
Black

Amazon

Price history

Nearby performance

Similar SSDs

Drives close to SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 on calculated specification performance. Open the SSD table to sort, filter, and compare side by side.

Compare these in the SSD table

Discussion

Comments on SANDISK 8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100

No comments yet.

Vendor copy

Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

SERIOUS PCIe 5.0 SPEEDS. Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 14,900/14,000 MB/s[2] (2TB[1] and 4TB[1] models) lets you quickly load and store massive projects.

SUPERCHARGE AI WORKFLOWS. Demanding AI workflows are supercharged with random read/write speeds up to 2.3M/2.4M IOPS[2] (2TB[1] and 4TB[1]) and integrated Sandisk nCache 4.0 technology.

ROOM FOR YOUR IMMENSE LIBRARIES. Gamers and professionals with vast libraries can be worry-free with capacities up to 8TB[1] on M.2 2880 built with 8th generation Sandisk BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND.

AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN POWER EFFICIENCY. Enjoy over 2x higher power efficiency than our PCIe Gen 4 SSD[4] for on-the-go productivity and sustained gaming performance.

DURABILITY FOR CREATORS. With up to 4,800 TBW[3] (8TB[1] model) endurance rating, your drive is designed for write-intensive workloads such as content creation tools and AI-enabled video editors.

Privacy controls

Choose whether optional analytics may run. Necessary storage remains active because it supports security, login, requested preferences, and this choice.

Necessary Security, sessions, forms, and preferences you request.
Always active