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Acer Predator GM7000 vs ADATA Legend 800: Comparison

Acer Predator GM7000 vs ADATA Legend 800 sequential read compared

On sequential read the spread is 53%, Acer Predator GM7000 7400 MB/s against ADATA Legend 800 3500 MB/s, so Acer Predator GM7000 takes it. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Acer Predator GM7000 scores 8.4 to 5.3, 37% clear. Add sequential write to that, 6700 MB/s on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 2800 MB/s on the ADATA Legend 800, and the pattern holds. There is a split on bus interface as well, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus PCIe 4.0 x4 on the ADATA Legend 800. Nand type is not the same on both, TLC with DRAM Cache on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus QLC on the ADATA Legend 800. There is a split on dram cache as well, DRAM on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus DRAM-less with HMB on the ADATA Legend 800.

Who each one is for

Take the Acer 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. It is the wrong buy 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

The common ground is wider than the gap: form factor and drive type are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    Acer Predator GM7000
    8.4/10Best
    ADATA Legend 800
    5.3/10-37%

    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
    ADATA Legend 800
    ADATA
  • Model Number

    Acer Predator GM7000
    GM7000
    ADATA Legend 800
    ADATA Legend 800 (SM2267XT + Intel QLC N38A)
  • Series

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Predator GM7000
    ADATA Legend 800
    Legend 800
  • Drive Type

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Internal
    ADATA Legend 800
    Internal
  • Bus Interface

    Acer Predator GM7000
    PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
    ADATA Legend 800
    PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Form Factor

    Acer Predator GM7000
    M.2 2280
    ADATA Legend 800
    M.2 2280
  • Sequential Read

    Acer Predator GM7000
    7400 MB/s
    ADATA Legend 800
    3500 MB/s-53%
  • Sequential Write

    Acer Predator GM7000
    6700 MB/s
    ADATA Legend 800
    2800 MB/s-58%
  • DRAM Cache

    Acer Predator GM7000
    DRAM
    ADATA Legend 800
    DRAM-less with HMB
  • NAND Type

    Acer Predator GM7000
    TLC with DRAM Cache
    ADATA Legend 800
    QLC

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Predator GM7000 if you want the higher speed score (8.4 vs 5.3), the higher sequential read (7400 MB/s vs 3500 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (6700 MB/s vs 2800 MB/s).

    Choose ADATA Legend 800 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAcer Predator GM7000ADATA Legend 800
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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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