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SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD

Brand:: SanDisk
Capacity:: 1TB
Interface:: PCIe NVMe, M.2

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Manufacturer: SanDisk Last updated: 2026-10-09

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SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD Review

SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD: PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, up to 14900 MB/s read.

The SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor with a DRAM cache and TLC NAND. It is rated at up to 14900 MB/s sequential read and 11000 MB/s sequential write.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Gamers and creators on a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot who want up to 14900 MB/s sequential reads.
Heavy file copy work that benefits from 11000 MB/s sequential writes and a DRAM cache.
Buyers who want a 5 year warranty on a 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive.

Not for

Anyone with only a PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 slot, who will not reach the rated PCIe 5.0 speeds.
Buyers who need more than 1TB, since this entry is the 1000 GB model.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Speed Score

9.8/10

How fast this drive is among internal SSDs, rated from its read and write speeds, cache and NAND type.

Identity

Brand	SanDisk
Model Number	Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB
Series	Optimus GX Pro 8100

Interface and form

Drive Type	Internal
Bus Interface	PCIe NVMe, M.2
Protocol	NVMe 2.0
Form Factor	M.2 2280

Capacity

Capacity	1000 GB

Sequential performance

Sequential Read	14900 MB/s
Sequential Write	11000 MB/s

Random performance

Random Read IOPS	1600

Controller and cache

Controller	Silicon Motion SM2508
Controller Vendor	Silicon Motion
DRAM Cache	DRAM

NAND

NAND Type	TLC
NAND Vendor	SanDisk
NAND Layers	218

Physical and commercial

Warranty	5 years

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD?

Key specs for the SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 1TB SSD: Sequential Read 14900 MB/s, Sequential Write 11000 MB/s, Capacity Options 1TB, Capacity 1000 GB, Interface PCIe NVMe, M.2, Bus Interface PCIe 5.0 x4.