It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (1 ties out of 5 specs).
| Spec | Samsung9100 Pro 1TB | SeagateBarracuda 8TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 8000 GB+700% |
| Type | NVMe SSD | HDD |
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 x4 | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2-2280 | 3.5" |
| NAND Type | TLC | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 14,700 MB/s+7637% | 190 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | ||
| 13,300 MB/s+6900% |
| 190 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW) | 600 | N/A |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Controller | Samsung Piccolo | N/A |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | N/A |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $160 | $130−19% |
| Release Date | Mar 2025 | Jun 2020 |
