SSDs are essential for PC development and data storage needs, and the latest Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is here to meet the various needs consumers are looking for, now available in larger capacities. This is an enterprise class SSD and is considered a high end SSD, also suitable for business or backup purposes. It's even reliable for gamers.
Many say this is one of the consumer SSDs with the highest speeds, so many consumers are using this SSD for storing large amounts of data, as well as for gaming, which is also highly demanded today. We also know that in today's era, AAA quality games have increasingly large file capacities.
Therefore, Samsung offers the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD to meet various needs. We had the opportunity to try out one of Samsung's best SSDs of 2015, to test it and answer some of its claims, including read and write speeds of over 14,000 MB/s. Here's a complete review of the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD.
Design
The Samsung 9100 Pro is one of the few SSDs with 4 NAND Flash drives on both sides. Why is this? Because Samsung integrates the controller with the LPDDRX4 DRAM, which takes up quite a bit of space. The next question that might arise is, what is NAND Flash?
In short, NAND Flash is a type of non volatile memory used to permanently store data without the need for electrical power. It's a key component of SSDs, memory cards, and other modern storage devices. This technology works by storing data in memory cells arranged in blocks, enabling fast and efficient data read and write. It's much faster, has no moving parts, and is more shock resistant than HDDs, making it suitable for high performance and portable devices.
Furthermore, the rear of the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD features several components claimed to provide optimal thermal performance during operation. Considering the Samsung 9100 Pro is an SSD with a large capacity option, thermal factors are a key factor, so it's understandable that it requires a fairly complex design to cool the SSD during operation.
Performance
CrystalDiskMark test results on the Samsung 9100 Pro show very aggressive performance for a PCIe 5.0 SSD. Sequential read speeds reached 14,792 MB/s, while write speeds were around 13,367 MB/s. These figures place it well above PCIe 4.0 SSDs, confirming that this drive is designed to handle extreme demands such as content production, AI, demanding simulations, and large data transfers with low latency.Interestingly, in the Q1T1 sequential test, which is more representative of everyday use such as loading applications or games, performance remained at around 9,800 MB/s for reads and 10,637 MB/s for writes. This consistency reflects the efficiency of Samsung's firmware and V8 TLC NAND architecture, which maintains high speeds even in single threaded scenarios.
In terms of random 4K performance, the Samsung 9100 Pro demonstrates strong capabilities for supporting system responsiveness. Results of 827 MB/s read and 586 MB/s write in Q32T1, and 81 MB/s and 261 MB/s in Q1T1, indicate solid I/O performance for multitasking, operating systems, and professional applications. With its combination of large capacity and stable performance, this SSD is clearly intended for enthusiast class desktop systems and workstations that require long term reliability.
Furthermore, the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD also delivers random read speeds of up to 2,200K IOPS and random write speeds of up to 2,600K IOPS. These figures are crucial when using a PC for AI processing, such as generative AI, as more and more applications offer a range of AI based features. This way, loading processes can be faster and performance more consistent, regardless of the type of application being accessed.
We also know that the Samsung 9100 Pro is available in up to 8TB variants, the largest capacity. However, whether you use 1TB or 2TB, the speeds remain the same. In other words, higher capacity doesn't affect the speed of an SSD. You simply need to adjust it based on your storage needs, as well as your budget.
Other Features
Of course, Samsung doesn't just release hardware without dedicated software that makes it easy for users to monitor device condition and perform maintenance. And since long ago, Samsung has relied on Samsung Magician software, which consumers can use for a number of these needs, including monitoring the "health" of the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD.The features offered aren't extensive, but they can be considered essential. These include data migration, hardware performance checks, and, of course, firmware updates. Unfortunately, this application doesn't offer additional options like sorting or backing up photos or other specific data, so you'll still need to use other applications if needed.
The Samsung SSD 9100 Pro itself comes with a five year warranty. This is important, providing a sense of security for consumers, and the availability of Samsung's numerous product repair centers is also a plus.
Conclusion
Overall, the Samsung 9100 Pro is a premium class SSD suitable for performance focused consumers as well as those seeking extra capacity. This PCIe 5.0 storage delivers maximum performance in terms of speed, which you can rely on for a variety of needs and applications, from content creation to applications that utilize AI processing.The test results above are clear evidence that Samsung is accurate in its speed claims, and in fact, some of our results exceeded Samsung's own claims. Therefore, you can choose this SSD for business, enterprise, or storage intensive games. Just adjust the capacity options to suit your usage scenario.