Crucial T710 2TB
Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Crucial T710 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Common Features

  • Both products are M2 type SSDs.
  • Both products feature DRAM cache.
  • Both products are NVMe SSDs.
  • Both products use NVMe version 2.
  • Both products have 2000GB internal storage.
  • Both products use TLC storage type.
  • Both products support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5.
  • Both products have 8 controller channels.

Main Differences

  • Sequential read speed is 14500 MB/s on Crucial T710 2TB and 14700 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.
  • Random read speed is 2200000 IOPS on Crucial T710 2TB and 1850000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.
  • Sequential write speed is 13800 MB/s on Crucial T710 2TB and 13400 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.
  • Random write speed is 2300000 IOPS on Crucial T710 2TB and 2600000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.
  • The controller is Silicon Motion SM2508 on Crucial T710 2TB and Samsung Presto (S4LY027) on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.
Specs Comparison
Crucial T710 2TB

Crucial T710 2TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB

Read speed:
sequential read speed 14500 MB/s 14700 MB/s
random read speed 2200000 IOPS 1850000 IOPS

When comparing the read speeds of the Crucial T710 2TB and the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, both products offer strong performance in sequential and random read speeds, but with some differences. The Crucial T710 2TB boasts a sequential read speed of 14,500 MB/s, while the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB slightly outperforms it with a sequential read speed of 14,700 MB/s.

For random read speeds, the Crucial T710 2TB has a notable advantage, offering 2,200,000 IOPS compared to the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB’s 1,850,000 IOPS. This means the Crucial T710 is better equipped for handling random read-intensive workloads.

In summary, while the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB has a slightly higher sequential read speed, the Crucial T710 2TB leads in random read performance.

Write speed:
sequential write speed 13800 MB/s 13400 MB/s
random write speed 2300000 IOPS 2600000 IOPS

Looking at the write speeds for the Crucial T710 2TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, both products deliver impressive performance, but they differ in certain areas. The Crucial T710 2TB has a sequential write speed of 13,800 MB/s, slightly outperforming the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, which has a sequential write speed of 13,400 MB/s.

However, when it comes to random write speeds, the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB takes the lead, offering 2,600,000 IOPS compared to the Crucial T710 2TB’s 2,300,000 IOPS. This suggests the Samsung model is better for workloads involving high random write operations.

In summary, while the Crucial T710 2TB excels in sequential write speeds, the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB outperforms it in random write speed.

General info:
type M2 M2
SSD cache DRAM cache DRAM cache
Is an NVMe SSD
NVMe version 2 2
internal storage 2000GB 2000GB
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) 1200 1200
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

The Crucial T710 2TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB share several similar specifications in their general features. Both drives are M.2 NVMe SSDs with DRAM caches and use TLC storage type. They offer identical internal storage of 2000GB, support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5, and are built with 8 controller channels. Both models have an MTBF rating of 1.5 million hours, a warranty period of 5 years, and support 256-bit encryption.

While the specifications are largely the same, there are a few minor differences between the two. The Crucial T710 2TB uses the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, whereas the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB is equipped with the Samsung Presto (S4LY027) controller. Both drives also share the same Terabytes Written (TBW) rating of 1200.

In terms of additional features, neither product includes an integrated heatsink or RGB lighting, as both models have these features listed as absent.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Crucial T710 2TB and Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB. Both products share several features, including M2 type, DRAM cache, NVMe support, 2000GB storage, and PCIe version 5. However, there are key differences: sequential read speed is 14500 MB/s on Crucial T710 2TB and 14700 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, while random read speed is 2200000 IOPS on Crucial T710 2TB and 1850000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB. Additionally, sequential write speed is 13800 MB/s on Crucial T710 2TB and 13400 MB/s on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, and random write speed is 2300000 IOPS on Crucial T710 2TB compared to 2600000 IOPS on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB. Lastly, the controller differs with Silicon Motion SM2508 on Crucial T710 2TB and Samsung Presto (S4LY027) on Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB.