Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB
Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB

Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB

Common Features

  • Both products are M2 type SSDs.
  • Both products have DRAM cache.
  • Both products are NVMe SSDs.
  • Both products use NVMe version 2.
  • Both products have 1000GB of internal storage.
  • Both products use TLC storage type.
  • Both products support PCIe version 5.
  • Both products have 8 controller channels.

Main Differences

  • Sequential read speed is 14900 MB/s on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and 14700 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
  • Random read speed is 1500000 IOPS on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and 1850000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
  • Sequential write speed is 14200 MB/s on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and 13300 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
  • Random write speed is 3300000 IOPS on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and 2600000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
  • Controller is Phison PS5028-E28-86 on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and Samsung Presto (S4LY027) on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
  • Terabytes Written (TBW) is 700 on Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and 600 on Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB.
Specs Comparison
Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB

Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB

Read speed:
sequential read speed 14900 MB/s 14700 MB/s
random read speed 1500000 IOPS 1850000 IOPS

When it comes to sequential read speed, the Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB offers a slightly higher rate at 14900 MB/s, compared to the Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB's 14700 MB/s. The difference is relatively small, but Corsair leads by 200 MB/s in this category.

For random read speed, the two products differ significantly. The Corsair MP700 Pro XT achieves a random read speed of 1500000 IOPS, while the Samsung 9100 Pro delivers a much higher 1850000 IOPS, outperforming the Corsair by 350000 IOPS.

In summary, the Corsair MP700 Pro XT offers a higher sequential read speed, while the Samsung 9100 Pro shines with a superior random read speed.

Write speed:
sequential write speed 14200 MB/s 13300 MB/s
random write speed 3300000 IOPS 2600000 IOPS

For sequential write speed, the Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB leads with a speed of 14200 MB/s, outperforming the Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB, which has a sequential write speed of 13300 MB/s. The difference between the two is 900 MB/s, with Corsair being the faster of the two in this category.

When it comes to random write speed, the Corsair MP700 Pro XT also takes the lead with 3300000 IOPS, while the Samsung 9100 Pro is slower at 2600000 IOPS. The Corsair's random write speed is 700000 IOPS higher than Samsung's, giving it a noticeable edge in random write performance.

In summary, the Corsair MP700 Pro XT offers both faster sequential and random write speeds compared to the Samsung 9100 Pro, making it the stronger performer in both categories.

General info:
type M2 M2
SSD cache DRAM cache DRAM cache
Is an NVMe SSD
NVMe version 2 2
internal storage 1000GB 1000GB
release date October 2025 February 2025
controller Phison PS5028-E28-86 Samsung Presto (S4LY027)
SSD storage type TLC TLC
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
Controller channels 8 8
Terabytes Written (TBW) 700 600
MTBF 1.5million hours 1.5million hours
warranty period 5 years 5 years
Has an integrated heatsink
bits of encryption supported 256 256
has RGB lighting

Both the Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and the Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB are M.2 NVMe SSDs with DRAM cache, offering 1000GB of internal storage. They also both support the same NVMe version 2.0, use TLC storage type, and run on PCIe version 5, with 8 controller channels. Additionally, both have a 5-year warranty, support 256-bit encryption, and do not feature RGB lighting or integrated heatsinks.

One key difference between the two is their Terabytes Written (TBW). The Corsair MP700 Pro XT has a TBW of 700, while the Samsung 9100 Pro has a slightly lower TBW of 600. Another minor distinction is the controller; the Corsair uses the Phison PS5028-E28-86, while the Samsung uses the Samsung Presto (S4LY027) controller.

Both SSDs have the same MTBF rating of 1.5 million hours, so in terms of longevity, they are closely matched. Overall, the primary differences are in the TBW rating and controller type, with Corsair offering a slightly higher TBW rating.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Corsair MP700 Pro XT 1TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB. Both products are M2 type SSDs with DRAM cache, 1000GB of internal storage, and PCIe version 5. However, they differ in several key areas: the Corsair model offers a sequential read speed of 14900 MB/s, while the Samsung reaches 14700 MB/s; its random read speed is 1500000 IOPS compared to the Samsung’s 1850000 IOPS. The Corsair also outperforms in sequential write speed at 14200 MB/s versus 13300 MB/s for the Samsung. In terms of Terabytes Written (TBW), the Corsair supports 700 TBW, whereas the Samsung offers 600 TBW.