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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 870 EVO: Comparison

Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 870 EVO: the sequential read difference

Sequential read is where these two genuinely part company, Acer Predator GM7000 7400 MB/s against Samsung 870 EVO 560 MB/s, a 92% lead for Acer Predator GM7000. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Acer Predator GM7000 returns 8.4 against 5.1, a 39% lead. Acer Predator GM7000 also leads on sequential write, 6700 MB/s on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 530 MB/s on the Samsung 870 EVO.

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 not the one 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. Take the Samsung 870 EVO for buyers upgrading an older system that only supports SATA, not NVMe. This is specifically where a SATA drive remains the right, and only, choice. It is equally the pick for anyone who wants the single most reliable, "buy it and forget it" SATA option available. This drive's specific reputation is built on consistency and sustained performance, not being the flashiest choice. Avoid it for anyone building a new system with NVMe support available. Even a budget NVMe drive like the Crucial NV3, covered elsewhere on this site, delivers meaningfully faster real-world performance than any SATA drive can reach.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Acer Predator GM7000 and Samsung 870 EVO differ on bus interface?

Yes. Bus Interface reads PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus SATA III, 2.5-Inch on the Samsung 870 EVO.

Is the NAND Type the same on the Acer Predator GM7000 and Samsung 870 EVO?

It is. Both are listed at TLC with DRAM Cache, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

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Specs and benchmarks

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Speed Score
Acer Predator GM7000
8.4/10Best
Samsung 870 EVO
5.1/10-39%
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
Samsung 870 EVO
Samsung
Model Number
Acer Predator GM7000
GM7000
Samsung 870 EVO
870 EVO
Series
Acer Predator GM7000
Predator GM7000
Samsung 870 EVO
Samsung 870 EVO
Drive Type
Acer Predator GM7000
Internal
Samsung 870 EVO
Internal
Bus Interface
Acer Predator GM7000
PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Samsung 870 EVO
SATA III, 2.5-Inch
Form Factor
Acer Predator GM7000
M.2 2280
Samsung 870 EVO
2.5-inch
Sequential Read
Acer Predator GM7000
7400 MB/s
Samsung 870 EVO
560 MB/s-92%
Sequential Write
Acer Predator GM7000
6700 MB/s
Samsung 870 EVO
530 MB/s-92%
DRAM Cache
Acer Predator GM7000
DRAM
Samsung 870 EVO
DRAM
NAND Type
Acer Predator GM7000
TLC with DRAM Cache
Samsung 870 EVO
TLC with DRAM Cache
Warranty
Acer Predator GM7000
5 Years
Samsung 870 EVO
5 Years

Specification	Acer Predator GM7000	Samsung 870 EVO
Speed Score	8.4/10Best	5.1/10-39%
How fast this drive is, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type. 10 is the fastest.
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Model Number	GM7000	870 EVO
Series	Predator GM7000	Samsung 870 EVO
Drive Type	Internal	Internal
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe	SATA III, 2.5-Inch
Form Factor	M.2 2280	2.5-inch
Sequential Read	7400 MB/s	560 MB/s-92%
Sequential Write	6700 MB/s	530 MB/s-92%
DRAM Cache	DRAM	DRAM
NAND Type	TLC with DRAM Cache	TLC with DRAM Cache
Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

Which one should you pick?

Choose Acer Predator GM7000 if you want the higher speed score (8.4 vs 5.1), the higher sequential read (7400 MB/s vs 560 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (6700 MB/s vs 530 MB/s).

Choose Samsung 870 EVO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

Price comparison

Retailer	Acer Predator GM7000	Samsung 870 EVO
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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.