- Description
- Specifications
PCIe Gen 5 Speed for Games, 8K Timelines, and AI Models
When a 4K timeline scrubs without a hitch or an open-world game loads in a blink, a Gen 5 drive is doing the work. The WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB pushes sequential reads up to 14,900 MB/s over PCIe Gen 5, with over 2.3 million IOPS for random work. Explore more Western Digital or other solid state drives.
Built For
- Gaming rigs and creator workstations on a PCIe Gen 5 motherboard.
- 4K and 8K video editing, large project files, and fast game loads.
- Loading models for AI-powered applications that need quick storage.
Key Capabilities
- PCIe Gen 5.0 x4: sequential reads up to 14,900 MB/s and writes up to 14,000 MB/s.
- Over 2.3 million IOPS: random performance for demanding, multitasked workloads.
- TLC 3D CBA NAND: WD's latest NAND for a balance of speed and reliability.
- Power efficient at around 7W average, over 100% more efficient than WD's Gen 4 drive.
- 2TB capacity in a compact M.2 2280 form factor with optimized thermals.
