Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Intel 670p SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and reliability. While some note it's not the fastest on the market, especially in sustained writes, most find it more than adequate for everyday use and gaming. The five-year warranty and Intel's reputation add to its appeal, though a few mention the lack of included accessories like screws or a heatsink.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable Intel brand
- Five-year warranty
- Easy installation
Cons
- Not the fastest in sustained writes
- No included screw or heatsink
- No data migration software
- DRAM cache unclear
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Scores
Specifications
| Intel 670p Series | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Intel 670p Series 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.