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Acer Predator GM7000 vs Silicon Power XPOWER XS90: Comparison
Acer Predator GM7000 and Silicon Power XPOWER XS90 separate most on sequential write: Acer Predator GM7000 at 6700, Silicon Power XPOWER XS90 at 13400, 50% in favour of Silicon Power XPOWER XS90. Sequential Read splits them by another 48%, again favouring Silicon Power XPOWER XS90. They match on form factor, warranty and capacity options.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Silicon Power |
| Model Number | GM7000 | SP02KGBP54XS9005 (2TB SKU; series also sold as 1TB and 4TB) |
| Series | Predator GM7000 | XPOWER XS90 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7400-48% | 14300 |
| Sequential Write | 6700-50% | 13400 |
| DRAM Cache | DRAM | LPDDR4 DRAM cache |
| NAND Type | TLC with DRAM Cache | Not officially disclosed at launch; unconfirmed, treat as unverified until Silicon Power or a teardown confirms TLC vs QLC |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe | PCIe Gen 5 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
| Capacity Options | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
Verdict
Silicon Power XPOWER XS90
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong headline speeds that land it firmly among the fastest Gen5 consumer drives on paper, but we're marking this down slightly from where the raw numbers alone would put it because pricing, TBW, and NAND type are all still unknown.