What performance does the SN8100 8TB model deliver?

Sequential reads up to 14,900 MB/s, writes up to 14,000 MB/s, random 4K up to 2.2M read/2.4M write IOPS. nCache 4.0 and DRAM ensure sustained speeds for gaming DirectStorage and 8K video scrubbing.

Is a heatsink required for this SSD?

Ships without heatsink; suitable for systems with good airflow or motherboard M.2 cooling. PCIe Gen5 generates heat under load - monitor temps above 70°C and add cooling for sustained workloads.

What endurance rating does it have?

4,800 TBW endurance with 1.75M hour MTTF. TLC 3D BiCS8 NAND provides reliable performance for heavy write applications like content creation and AI training over 5+ years typical use.

Is it compatible with PCIe 4.0 motherboards?

Yes, backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0 slots at reduced speeds (half on Gen4). Full Gen5 performance requires compatible CPU/motherboard like Intel 14th Gen or AMD Ryzen 7000+ series.

What are the power requirements?

Active power 7.1W read/7.3W write, 5mW sleep. Over 100% more efficient than Gen4 drives, suitable for laptops and high-density desktop builds without excessive thermal output.

What workloads is it optimized for?

Gaming (DirectStorage), content creation (4K/8K editing), AI/ML inference/training. Excels in high-throughput sequential access and random IOPS for asset loading, rendering, model checkpoints.

WDS800T1X0M - SanDisk WDS800T1X0M 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Name: SanDisk WDS800T1X0M 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Brand: SanDisk
SKU: WDS800T1X0M

WDS800T1X0M - SanDisk WDS800T1X0M 8TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 (WDS800T1X0M) is a high-performance PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with 8TB capacity, designed for gaming PCs, content creation workstations, and AI applications. It achieves sequential read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s, write speeds up to 14,000 MB/s (per 2-4TB models, scaled for 8TB), and random performance exceeding 2.3M IOPS. Powered by TLC 3D BiCS8 NAND with DRAM cache and nCache 4.0 technology, it offers 4800TBW endurance and MTTF of 1.75 million hours. Power efficiency reaches over 100% improvement versus Gen4 drives at 7.1-7.3W active. Operating temperature range is 0-85°C with robust shock (1500G) and vibration resistance. Without heatsink, it's ideal for systems with adequate airflow or custom cooling. Compatible with modern motherboards supporting PCIe 5.0 slots, it excels in 4K/8K video editing (Adobe Premiere), 3D rendering (Blender), machine learning inference, and high-frame-rate gaming. The M.2 2280 form factor ensures drop-in compatibility with desktops, laptops, and PS5 expansions requiring Gen5 speeds for reduced load times and seamless multitasking.

8TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD.
14,900/14,000 MB/s seq read/write.
2.4M IOPS random, 4800TBW endurance.
TLC BiCS8 NAND + nCache 4.0 tech.
7.1W active power, 0-85°C range.
No heatsink, gaming/AI optimized.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WDS800T1X0M
Brand	SanDisk
Condition	New
MTTF	1,750,000 hours
Model	SN8100
Category	Solid State Drives
NAND Type	TLC 3D BiCS8 NAND with DRAM cache
Product Line	WD_BLACK SN8100
Product Type	NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 Internal
Cache Technology	nCache 4.0

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Compatible systems

Compatible with modern gaming/creator motherboards supporting PCIe Gen5 M.2. Native OS support across Windows/Linux.

ASUS ROG
Model: Strix Z790-E
Form factor: ATX Motherboard
Generation: Gen5 Ready
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot support
MSI MEG
Model: Z790 Godlike
Form factor: E-ATX Motherboard
Generation: PCIe 5.0
Multiple Gen5 M.2 slots
Gigabyte AORUS
Model: Z790 Aorus Master
Form factor: ATX Motherboard
Generation: Gen5 M.2
BIOS update recommended

Best for

Gaming
DirectStorage-enabled games with ultra-fast load times and texture streaming in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, using PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for 8K assets.
Content Creation
4K/8K video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, real-time 3D rendering in Blender, Maya with sustained 14GB/s writes.
AI & Machine Learning
Local model training/inference with TensorFlow, PyTorch datasets; fast checkpoint loading and data preprocessing for large language models.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 8TB SSDs — Enterprise & Data Center Enterprise SSDs

Random Read 4K	Up to 2,200,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K	Up to 2,400,000 IOPS
Sequential Read	Up to 14,900 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 14,000 MB/s; 13,200 MB/s (Newegg)

Power Consumption Idle	Sleep (PS4): 5 mW
Power Consumption Active	7.1W Read / 7.3W Write

Color	Black
Weight	0.264 ounces / 1 lb (packaging)
Heatsink	Without Heatsink
Form Factor	M.2 2280

Shock Resistance	1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine
Vibration Resistance	Operating: 5 gRMS 10-2000 Hz; Non-op: 4.9 gRMS 7-800 Hz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)

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