Based on the 5nm controller, the Samsung 9100 PRO series SSD promises 49 percent better power efficiency compared to its predecessor. In addition to the 5nm controller, the Samsung 9100 PRO series SSD uses Samsung's own V-NAND TLC NAND and packs 8GB of LPDDR4 cache in the 8TB version. The endurance is rated at 4,800 TBW and it is backed by a 5-year warranty.

“From those with heavy data workloads to high-performance gamers, we recognized a clear need to innovate memory technology to support users as they push the bounds of what’s possible in their work,” said Jim Kiczek, Vice President of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “The 9100 PRO SSD establishes a new era of performance to help them achieve exactly that. With more storage, even better speeds, improved power efficiency and seamless reliability, the lineup empowers users to continue innovating without storage limitations.”

The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD 8TB will be available for an MSRP of $999.99. The Heatsink variant will be available for an MSRP of $1,019.99. The 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities are available now at Samsung.com and other select retailers.