Crucial T710 1TB
Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB

Crucial T710 1TB Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB

Common Features

  • Both products are M2 type SSDs.
  • Both products have DRAM cache.
  • Both products are NVMe SSDs.
  • Both products support NVMe version 2.
  • Both products use TLC storage type.
  • Both products use PCIe version 5.
  • Both products have 8 controller channels.
  • Both products have an MTBF of 1.5 million hours.

Main Differences

  • Sequential read speed is 14900 MB/s on Crucial T710 1TB and 14800 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • Random read speed is 1800000 IOPS on Crucial T710 1TB and 2200000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • Sequential write speed is 13700 MB/s on Crucial T710 1TB and 13400 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • Random write speed is 2200000 IOPS on Crucial T710 1TB and 2600000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • Internal storage is 1000GB on Crucial T710 1TB and 8000GB on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • The controller is Silicon Motion SM2508 on Crucial T710 1TB and Samsung Presto (S4LY027) on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
  • Terabytes Written (TBW) is 600 on Crucial T710 1TB and 4800 on Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB.
Specs Comparison
Crucial T710 1TB

Crucial T710 1TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB

Read speed:
sequential read speed 14900 MB/s 14800 MB/s
random read speed 1800000 IOPS 2200000 IOPS

When comparing read speeds, the Crucial T710 1TB offers a sequential read speed of 14900 MB/s, slightly outperforming the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB, which has a sequential read speed of 14800 MB/s. This difference is relatively minor, with only a 100 MB/s discrepancy between the two products.

For random read speeds, the Crucial T710 1TB boasts a significantly higher performance with 1800000 IOPS, whereas the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB achieves a random read speed of 2200000 IOPS, offering a noticeable advantage in this area.

Overall, while the sequential read speeds are quite similar, the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB excels in random read performance, making it a better option for workloads that prioritize random I/O operations.

Write speed:
sequential write speed 13700 MB/s 13400 MB/s
random write speed 2200000 IOPS 2600000 IOPS

In terms of sequential write speeds, the Crucial T710 1TB delivers a slightly higher rate of 13700 MB/s compared to the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB, which offers 13400 MB/s. This 300 MB/s difference is small but noticeable for applications where sequential write performance is critical.

When it comes to random write speeds, the Crucial T710 1TB reaches 2200000 IOPS, while the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB outperforms it with a higher random write speed of 2600000 IOPS, offering a substantial boost for workloads that rely on random write operations.

Overall, the two products show similar sequential write performance, but the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB provides a clear advantage in random write speed, which could make it the preferred choice for tasks involving heavy random write demands.

General info:
type M2 M2
SSD cache DRAM cache DRAM cache
Is an NVMe SSD
NVMe version 2 2
internal storage 1000GB 8000GB
release date May 2025 February 2025
controller Silicon Motion SM2508 Samsung Presto (S4LY027)
SSD storage type TLC TLC
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
Controller channels 8 8
Terabytes Written (TBW) 600 4800
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 Crucial T710 1TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB are M.2 NVMe SSDs with DRAM caches, and both use TLC (Triple-Level Cell) storage technology. They also share the same NVMe version 2, PCIe 5.0 interface, 8 controller channels, and 256-bit encryption support. Additionally, both products offer a 5-year warranty and have an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating of 1.5 million hours.

The key difference between the two lies in their internal storage capacity, with the Crucial T710 1TB offering 1000GB of space, whereas the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB provides significantly larger storage at 8000GB. The Samsung product also has a higher Terabytes Written (TBW) rating of 4800, compared to the Crucial T710’s 600. However, neither of the products includes an integrated heatsink or RGB lighting.

Overall, while both products offer similar technical features, the Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB stands out with its much higher storage capacity and TBW rating, which may be more suitable for demanding environments with large data workloads.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Crucial T710 1TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB. Both products are M2 type SSDs with DRAM cache, PCIe version 5, and 8 controller channels. The internal storage differs significantly, with the Crucial T710 offering 1000GB and the Samsung 9100 Pro providing 8000GB. Sequential read speeds are 14900 MB/s on the Crucial T710 and 14800 MB/s on the Samsung 9100 Pro. The Samsung model also has higher random read and write speeds, offering 2200000 IOPS compared to 1800000 IOPS and 2600000 IOPS compared to 2200000 IOPS on the Crucial model. Additionally, the Terabytes Written (TBW) is much higher on the Samsung 9100 Pro, rated at 4800 compared to 600 on the Crucial T710.