Sandisk Unveils WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD: The World’s Fastest Storage

Milpitas, California – May 14, 2025: Sandisk® has launched the WD_BLACK™ SN8100 NVMe™ SSD with PCIe® Gen 5.0 technology, setting a new standard for ultra-fast storage with speeds reaching 14,900 MB/s. This next-generation SSD is designed to deliver industry-leading performance for high-performance gaming, professional content creation, and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

Unmatched Performance for Gamers and Professionals

The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD offers unprecedented speed and power efficiency, making it the ideal choice for users who demand peak performance. Key highlights include:

Blazing Fast Speeds: Up to 14,900 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write, with over 2.3 million IOPS for random performance.
Enhanced Power Efficiency: Over 100% more efficient than Sandisk’s PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD, with an average power consumption of 7W or less.
Incredible Endurance: Up to 2,400 TBW (Terabytes Written), making it perfect for intense tasks like gaming, video editing, and AI training.
Massive Storage Capacities: Available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB, providing ample space for massive games, media projects, and AI models.

Next-Gen PCIe Gen 5.0 Technology

Designed to harness the full potential of PCIe Gen 5.0, the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD offers double the performance of PCIe Gen 4.0, making it a game-changer for gamers, creators, and professionals.

Eric Spanneut, Vice President of Devices for Sandisk, emphasized the groundbreaking capabilities of this SSD:

“Whether it’s for high-level gaming, professional content creation, or AI applications, the WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD delivers peak performance and efficiency, allowing users to achieve new levels of productivity.”

Industry Leaders Endorse the WD_BLACK SN8100

The WD_BLACK SN8100 has received strong endorsements from industry leaders:

Joe Macri, Senior Vice President and CTO for Compute and Graphics at AMD, stated: “The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD revolutionizes storage performance and power efficiency, bringing the next level of flash storage to PCs for gamers, creators, and professionals.”
Todd Lewellen, Vice President of Client Ecosystem Group at Intel, highlighted the synergy between Intel Core Ultra processors and the WD_BLACK SN8100: “This SSD fuels innovation in PCs and workstations, vastly improving performance for gaming, content creation, and professional tasks.”

Advanced Cooling with Heatsink Option

For those seeking superior thermal management, Sandisk offers an optional WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD with Heatsink, featuring:

Low-Profile Passive Cooling: Anodized aluminum heatsink for efficient heat dissipation.
Customizable RGB Lighting: Tailor the lighting to match your gaming setup.
Noise-Free Design: No fans or additional power required.

Ideal for Gaming, Content Creation, and AI

The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD is designed to excel in a variety of high-performance scenarios:

Gaming: Load games instantly and experience smooth, lag-free performance.
Content Creation: Edit 4K and 8K videos without delays.
Artificial Intelligence: Accelerate data processing for AI training and analysis.

Availability and Pricing

The WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD is now available for purchase through Sandisk.com, with global availability in the Middle East and other regions starting this summer. Storage capacities include: