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Black M.2 2280 SSD with integrated heatsink, 80mm long, 25mm wide

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG 9100 PRO MZ-VAP1T0CW 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-EPPB-FP0YS MPN MZ-VAP1T0CW

PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 drive with heatsink delivers 14,700 MB/s reads and 13,300 MB/s writes for AI workloads and gaming

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 14,700 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 13,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style With Heatsink

Model 1TB w/ Heatsink

  • PCIe 5.0 x4 interface delivers sequential reads up to 14,700 MB/s
  • NVMe 2.0 protocol enables random reads up to 1,850,000 IOPS
  • 1 GB LPDDR4X cache plus 242 GB Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 buffer sustains write bursts
  • Built-in heatsink manages thermals for consistent performance in demanding workloads
  • AES 256 encryption with TCG/Opal v2.0 and MS eDrive protects data at rest

Capacity and audience

This 1TB internal SSD uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0. It is built for consumer desktops, laptops and PlayStation 5 systems that need high throughput for AI workloads, gaming and heavy workstation tasks. The drive includes an integrated heatsink and a 1GB LPDDR4X cache.

Sequential throughput ceiling

Maximum sequential read reaches 14700 MBps and maximum sequential write reaches 13300 MBps. Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 provides a 242GB write buffer to sustain those rates during large transfers. The controller and Samsung V-NAND TLC (V8) memory are tuned for the PCIe 5.0 x4 lane width.

Sustained load behaviour

Random read reaches 1850000 IOPS and random write reaches 2600000 IOPS under continuous demand. The heatsink and power management keep active consumption at 7.6W read and 7.2W write while idle drops to 3.3mW in device sleep. Endurance is rated at 600TB written with Class 0 AES 256 encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 support.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $261.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 14,700 MB/s
Higher than about 94% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $261.99 per TB
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product line9100 PRO
Model nameMZ-VAP1T0CW
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 14,700 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 13,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 1,850,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 2,600,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeSamsung V NAND TLC (V8)
Controller chipIn-House Controller
Cache memory1 GB LPDDR4X
Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0: 242 GB
Data encryptionClass 0 (AES 256), TCG/Opal v2.0, MS eDrive (IEEE1667)
Write endurance600 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw3.3mW Device Sleep (L1.2)
Active power draw7.6 W / 7.2 W (Read/Write)
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height8.88 mm
Overall width25 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight28g
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size144 × 99 × 23 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the 14,700 MB/s sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in a real system?

The 14,700 MB/s sequential read is the peak spec on a PCIe 5.0 x4 link with NVMe 2.0. Real-world throughput depends on motherboard lane allocation, CPU PCIe generation support, workload queue depth and thermal limits. With the included heatsink the drive sustains higher speeds longer before throttling.

How does the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface cap performance in practice?

PCIe 5.0 x4 provides the electrical ceiling of roughly 16 GB/s raw bandwidth. The 9100 PRO reaches 14,700 MB/s read and 13,300 MB/s write, so the interface is not the bottleneck. If the slot negotiates at PCIe 4.0 or 3.0, maximum sequential speeds drop proportionally to that generation's lane rate.

What clearance does the 8.88 mm heatsink height require for installation?

The drive measures 8.88 mm tall with the heatsink, 25 mm wide and 80.15 mm long. Verify the motherboard M.2 slot has at least 9 mm vertical clearance above the PCB and no VRM heatsink or backplate interference. The single-sided 28 g design fits most laptop and desktop M.2 2280 sockets.

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