Samsung 990 Pro against WD Black SN850X
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN850X are level on spec score.
- The WD Black SN850X typically costs $50 less.
- Per dollar, the WD Black SN850X is the better buy: 32.6 points per $100 against 27.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Samsung 990 Pro | WD Black SN850X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 91 | 91 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 27.7 | 32.6 | 18%right |
| Typical price | $329 | $279 | $50right |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 4000 GB | level |
| Sequential read | 7450 MB/s | 7300 MB/s | 2%left |
| Sequential write | 6900 MB/s | 6600 MB/s | 5%left |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung 990 Pro | WD Black SN850X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 | NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Sequential read | 7,450 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 6,900 MB/s | 6,600 MB/s |
| DRAM cache | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $329 | $279 |