Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD MZ-VAP8T0BW
Breakthrough PCIe 5.0 Storage Performance
The Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB SSD is Samsung's next-generation flagship PCIe 5.0 NVMe solid-state drive, engineered for enthusiasts, creators, gamers and professionals who demand maximum storage performance. Delivering sequential read speeds of up to 14,700 MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,300 MB/s, the 9100 PRO pushes storage performance to new heights while offering a massive 8TB capacity.
Built with Samsung's advanced V-NAND TLC flash memory and in-house controller technology, the 9100 PRO delivers ultra-fast responsiveness, exceptional power efficiency and advanced thermal management for demanding workloads including gaming, content creation, AI applications and professional productivity.
Key Features & Benefits
Extreme PCIe 5.0 Performance
Harness the full power of PCIe Gen5 technology with sequential speeds reaching:
- Up to 14,700 MB/s Read
- Up to 13,300 MB/s Write
Delivering significantly faster performance than previous-generation PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
Massive 8TB Storage Capacity
Store extensive game libraries, 4K and 8K video projects, creative assets, large datasets, AI models and professional applications on a single high-capacity drive.
Exceptional Random Performance
Experience ultra-responsive computing with:
- Up to 1,850,000 Random Read IOPS
- Up to 2,600,000 Random Write IOPS
Perfect for multitasking, professional workloads and AI-driven applications.
Optimised for Gaming
Reduce loading screens and enhance gameplay with ultra-fast storage designed for:
- AAA Gaming
- Game Streaming
- Open-World Environments
- Large Game Libraries
- Next-Generation Gaming PCs
AI & Content Creation Ready
Accelerate demanding creative and AI workloads including:
- AI Content Generation
- Machine Learning Datasets
- Video Editing
- 3D Rendering
- Animation Projects
- Professional Photography Workflows
Advanced Thermal Control
Samsung's efficient 5nm controller architecture improves power efficiency while helping maintain peak performance during sustained workloads.
Improved Power Efficiency
Designed to deliver exceptional performance with enhanced efficiency, providing up to 49% improved power efficiency compared with previous Samsung PCIe 4.0 flagship models.
Samsung Magician Software Support
Samsung Magician software provides:
- SSD Health Monitoring
- Firmware Updates
- Performance Optimisation
- Data Migration Tools
- Security Management
Enterprise-Level Security
Protect sensitive data with support for:
- AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
- TCG Opal Security
- IEEE 1667 Support
- Secure Storage Management
Samsung Reliability
Backed by Samsung's industry-leading storage expertise and a comprehensive warranty for long-term confidence.
Technical Specifications
General
- Model: Samsung 9100 PRO
- Part Number: MZ-VAP8T0BW
- Capacity: 8TB
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4
- Protocol: NVMe 2.0
Performance
Sequential Performance
- Read Speed: Up to 14,700 MB/s
- Write Speed: Up to 13,300 MB/s
Random Performance
- Random Read: Up to 1,850,000 IOPS
- Random Write: Up to 2,600,000 IOPS
Components
- NAND Flash: Samsung V-NAND TLC
- Controller: Samsung In-House Controller
- Cache Memory: Samsung Low Power DDR4X SDRAM
Security Features
- AES 256-Bit Encryption
- TCG Opal Support
- IEEE 1667 Encrypted Drive Support
- TRIM Support
- S.M.A.R.T Monitoring
Reliability
- MTBF: 1.5 Million Hours
- Shock Resistance: 1,500G
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Power Consumption
Active Power
- Read: 7.6W (Average)
- Write: 7.2W (Average)
Idle Power
- Typical: 4mW
Device Sleep
- Typical: 3.3mW
Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Dimensions: 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38mm
- Weight: Up to 9g
Software Support
- Samsung Magician Software
- Data Migration Tools
- Firmware Management
- Drive Health Monitoring
Compatibility
- Desktop PCs
- Workstations
- Gaming PCs
- PCIe 5.0 Compatible Motherboards
- PCIe 4.0 Backward Compatible Systems
- Game Consoles (Compatibility Subject to Device Support)
Ideal For
- High-End Gaming PCs
- PCIe Gen5 Systems
- AI Workloads
- Content Creators
- 4K & 8K Video Editing
- 3D Rendering
- Professional Workstations
- CAD Applications
- Data-Intensive Workloads
- Enthusiast PC Builds
Why Choose the Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB?
The Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB delivers cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 performance, massive storage capacity and industry-leading reliability. With sequential speeds of up to 14,700 MB/s, random performance reaching 2.6 million IOPS, and a huge 8TB capacity, it is built to handle the most demanding gaming, creative and professional workloads.
Combined with Samsung V-NAND technology, advanced thermal efficiency, enterprise-class security features and Samsung Magician software, the 9100 PRO provides a premium storage solution for users who require uncompromising performance and long-term reliability.
Warranty
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
- 600TBW Endurance Warranty Coverage (whichever comes first)