Samsung Unleashes Its Next-Gen 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs, Up To 14,800 MB/s Speeds With Up To 8 TB Capacities
Samsung has officially unveiled its next-generation 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs, a breakthrough in high-performance storage designed for AI, gaming, and content creation. Detailed in the official press release on Samsung’s website, the new 9100 PRO SSD leverages the PCIe 5.0 interface to deliver industry-leading sequential read and write speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and 13,400 MB/s respectively—a 99% performance improvement over its predecessor, the 990 PRO. Enhanced random read and write speeds reach up to 2,200K IOPS and 2,600K IOPS, ensuring smooth multitasking and accelerated data processing that will benefit professional creators managing AI-driven workloads as well as gaming enthusiasts seeking an immersive experience.
Samsung’s 9100 PRO also features an advanced heat management solution that improves power efficiency by 49% compared to previous models. The design incorporates an integrated heatsink—measuring 8.8mmT for the 1TB to 4TB models and 11.25mmT for the new 8TB variant, which marks a first for Samsung’s consumer NVMe SSD lineup. This optimized thermal control ensures consistent high-speed performance without the risk of overheating. The 9100 PRO supports installation across a wide range of devices including laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles, and comes with Samsung’s proprietary Magician software offering advanced optimization tools, streamlined data migration, and robust security features.
The new SSDs will be available in four capacities—1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB—with the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models set to release worldwide on March 18, 2025, and the 8TB model following in the second half of 2025. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) are INR 14,999 ($172) for the 1TB model, INR 25,499 ($292) for the 2TB model, and INR 49,999 ($573) for the 4TB model.
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