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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 980 PRO: Comparison

Acer Predator GM7000 vs Samsung 980 PRO: the sequential write difference

On sequential write the spread is 24%, Acer Predator GM7000 6700 MB/s against Samsung 980 PRO 5100 MB/s, so Acer Predator GM7000 takes it. On sequential read there is little in it, 7400 MB/s on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 7000 MB/s on the Samsung 980 PRO. Capacity options is closer, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB on the Samsung 980 PRO. They differ on nand type too, TLC with DRAM Cache on the Acer Predator GM7000 versus Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache on the Samsung 980 PRO.

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. 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. Buy the Samsung 980 PRO for PS5 storage upgrades (heatsink model) and high-end gaming desktops, though it is not the pick for budget-conscious builds and PCIe 3.0-only systems. Our rating of the Samsung 980 PRO (8.7/10): still a superb PCIe 4.0 flagship at a discount, though the 990 PRO has taken over as Samsung's top performer.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Bus interface and warranty read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Acer Predator GM7000 (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,400 MB/s Read/6,700 MB/s Write/Gaming-Branded Midrange Drive)
Acer
Acer Predator GM7000
Samsung 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe/7,000 MB/s Read/5,100 MB/s Write/Previous-Gen Flagship)
Samsung
Samsung 980 PRO

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    Acer Predator GM7000
    8.4/10Best
    Samsung 980 PRO
    8.4/10Best

    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
    Samsung 980 PRO
    Samsung

  • Model Number

    Acer Predator GM7000
    GM7000
    Samsung 980 PRO
    980 PRO

  • Series

    Acer Predator GM7000
    Predator GM7000
    Samsung 980 PRO
    980 PRO

  • Bus Interface

    Acer Predator GM7000
    PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
    Samsung 980 PRO
    PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

  • Sequential Read

    Acer Predator GM7000
    7400 MB/s
    Samsung 980 PRO
    7000 MB/s-5%

  • Sequential Write

    Acer Predator GM7000
    6700 MB/s
    Samsung 980 PRO
    5100 MB/s-24%

  • NAND Type

    Acer Predator GM7000
    TLC with DRAM Cache
    Samsung 980 PRO
    Samsung V-NAND TLC with DRAM Cache

  • Warranty

    Acer Predator GM7000
    5 Years
    Samsung 980 PRO
    5 Years

  • Capacity Options

    Acer Predator GM7000
    1TB, 2TB, 4TB
    Samsung 980 PRO
    250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TBBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Predator GM7000 if you want the higher sequential read (7400 MB/s vs 7000 MB/s) and the higher sequential write (6700 MB/s vs 5100 MB/s).

    Choose Samsung 980 PRO if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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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.

    Verdict

    Samsung 980 PRO

    8.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    Still a superb PCIe 4.0 flagship at a discount, though the 990 PRO has taken over as Samsung's top performer.

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