Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
99 Overall Score
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Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Intel
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Intel 670p SSD is highly praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale, and its reliable performance for everyday use, storage, and media processing. Users appreciate its DRAM cache, which maintains fast speeds, and its compatibility with various systems, including older Macs and laptops. Some concerns include heat generation during heavy writes, a DOA unit in one case, and the need for firmware updates to fix thermal throttling. Overall, it's considered a solid, dependable drive that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast read/write speeds
- Reliable performance
- DRAM cache for sustained speed
- Good compatibility with various systems
Cons
- Heats up during heavy writes
- One DOA unit reported
- Firmware update needed for thermal throttling
- Lower endurance than TLC drives
- Slower than high-end NVMe drives
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Reliability 7
Heat generation 4
Compatibility 5
Firmware update 2
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Specifications
| Samsung 9100 PRO | Intel 670p Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | In-House Controller | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.117score per dollar
vs
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.438score per dollar
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
