Overview

• The Samsung 9100 Pro boasts impressive sequential read and write speeds, doubling and tripling those of earlier PCIe 4.0 models like the 980 Pro.
• Gaming performance sees only marginal improvements, with game load times barely faster than high-end PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
• High costs, starting at $200 for 1TB, and the need for premium, compatible hardware make PCIe 5.0 SSDs impractical for most users.
• Backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0 systems is available, but these drives operate at reduced speeds in such setups.
• PCIe 5.0 SSDs may be better suited for niche applications like workstations requiring high-speed data transfers rather than gaming PCs.