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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD: Comparison

What is the difference between Predator GM7000 and Predator GM9 2TB SSD?

The gap that matters here is sequential read: Predator GM7000 7400 MB/s against Predator GM9 2TB SSD 14500 MB/s, which puts Predator GM9 2TB SSD 49% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Predator GM9 2TB SSD returns 8.9 against 8.4, a 6% lead. Sequential write runs the same way, 6700 MB/s on the Predator GM7000 versus 10000 MB/s on the Predator GM9 2TB SSD, another win for Predator GM9 2TB SSD. There is a split on bus interface as well, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe on the Predator GM7000 versus PCIe 5.0 x4 on the Predator GM9 2TB SSD. Nand type is not the same on both, TLC with DRAM Cache on the Predator GM7000 versus TLC on the Predator GM9 2TB SSD. They differ on dram cache too, DRAM on the Predator GM7000 versus DRAM-less on the Predator GM9 2TB SSD.

Who each one is for

Take the Predator GM7000 for gamers already invested in Acer's Predator ecosystem who want a matching-branded storage upgrade. This drive delivers solid PS5-compatible performance under familiar branding. Avoid it for buyers with no particular brand preference seeking the single best price-to-performance ratio. Several similarly specced competitors covered elsewhere on this site are worth comparing on price alone.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Form factor and drive type read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    Acer Predator GM7000
    8.4/10-6%
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    8.9/10Best

    How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.

  • Brand

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Acer
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    Acer Predator
  • Model Number

    Acer Predator GM7000
    GM7000
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    Predator SSD GM9 2TB
  • Series

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Predator GM7000
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    GM9
  • Drive Type

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Internal
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    Internal
  • Bus Interface

    Acer Predator GM7000
    PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    PCIe 5.0 x4
  • Form Factor

    Acer Predator GM7000
    M.2 2280
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    M.2 2280
  • Sequential Read

    Acer Predator GM7000
    7400 MB/s-49%
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    14500 MB/s
  • Sequential Write

    Acer Predator GM7000
    6700 MB/s-33%
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    10000 MB/s
  • DRAM Cache

    Acer Predator GM7000
    DRAM
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    DRAM-less (HMB)
  • NAND Type

    Acer Predator GM7000
    TLC with DRAM Cache
    Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
    TLC

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Predator GM7000 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Acer Predator GM9 if you want the higher speed score (8.9 vs 8.4), the higher sequential read (14500 MB/s vs 7400 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (10000 MB/s vs 6700 MB/s).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAcer Predator GM7000Acer Predator GM9 2TB SSD
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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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