Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 NVMe Gen5 SSD 2TB

The Sandisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 2TB NVMe SSD delivers high speed storage performance for demanding gaming PCs, creative workstations and AI focused systems. Featuring a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and compact M.2 2280 form factor, it offers sequential read speeds of up to 14,900MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 14,000MB/s, helping accelerate large file transfers, application loading and data intensive workflows. Random performance of up to 2.1 million read IOPS and 2.4 million write IOPS supports responsive data access during demanding workloads, while Sandisk nCache 4.0 technology enhances burst write performance. Built with Sandisk BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND, this 2TB SSD provides generous capacity for game libraries, creative projects and large files, with an endurance rating of up to 1,200TBW. TCG Opal 2.02 support enables data-at-rest encryption, while the heatsink-free design offers flexibility for systems with compatible motherboard M.2 cooling solutions or separately selected cooling. Designed for compatible systems with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, the Sandisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 combines next-generation storage speed, high capacity and installation flexibility.

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SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSD - 2TB, M.2 2280, Without Heatsink

Help Maximise Your Storage Performance with the SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSD.

Professionals, creators, and gamers deserve optimal storage performance for demanding AI workflows and intense gaming sessions. The SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 NVMe™ SSDs are designed to deliver exactly that. With groundbreaking PCIe® 5.0 storage performance, reach Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 14,900/14,000 MB/s (1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) (2TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) and 4TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) models). Seamlessly multitask with Random Read/Write speeds up to 2.3M/2.4M IOPS (1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) (2TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) and 4TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.), and transfer files faster thanks to integrated SANDISK nCache™ 4.0 technology. Store expansive game libraries and large digital assets with capacities up to 8TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) on M.2 2280 built with the 8th generation of the trusted SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND. Engineered to endure write intensive workflows, the SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 SSD offers a 4,800 TBW (TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity)(8TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) model) endurance rating. Heatsink version is engineered to provide up to 5.5x longer (SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 SSD (2TB model) with heatsink takes up to 5.5 times longer to throttle compared to the non-heatsink model at 60C ambient temperature. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) sustained performance for those extended working or gaming sessions. Ideal for compatible workstations, AI PCs, gamer PCs, and creator PCs.

• One of the fastest PCIe 5.0 SSDs available.
• Built to last with up to 1,200 TBW .
• 14,900MB/s - Sequential Read Performance
• 5-Year Limited Warranty
• 2TB Capacity

One of the Fastest PCIe 5.0 Drives Out There

Whether you’re pushing the boundaries at work or play, the SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSD keeps up with you. Load and store massive assets, projects, and games thanks to blazingly fast Sequential Read/Write speeds of up to 14,900/14,000 MB/s (1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) (2TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) and 4TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) models).

Lightning-Fast Performance for Supercharged AI Workflows

AI models perform optimally with fast Random Read/Write speeds, and this SSD offers just that. With up to 2.3M/2.4M IOPS (1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) (2TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) and 4TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) models) and integrated SANDISK nCache™ 4.0 technology, this SSD delivers blistering burst write performance for large file transfers.

Pushing Limits Demands Higher Storage Capacities

Application datasets, 8K video, full frame images, and AAA games have one thing in common: they can get massive. With capacities up to 8TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) on an M.2 2280 form factor built with the 8th generation of the trusted SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND, you have room for more.

Award-Winning Performance

Don’t take Sandisk's word for it - leading reviewers in the storage industry have named the SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 SSD as one of the fastest, most powerful, and most efficient SSDs on the planet. ((Rated 94/100 by PCGamer – 2025 Editor’s Pick. Rated 4.5 Stars out of 5 by The SSD Review – 2025 Editor’s Choice. Rated 4.5 Stars out of 5 by Toms Hardware – 2025 Editor’s Choice. Rated 100% by TweakTown – 2025 Editor’s Choice Award. Awarded ‘Best of 2025’ by Storage Review, May 25th 2025.)

Running Fast and Staying Cool

With over 2x more power efficiency (1TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) – 4TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) models) than Sandisk's PCIe® Gen 4.0 (Over 2x more power efficient than 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB SANDISK® Optimus™ GX PRO 850X NVMe™ SSDs.) SSD at an average operating power of 7.5W (1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. IOPS = input/output operations per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.) or under, your SSD stays cool and delivers high performance over a longer period.

Engineered to Endure Write-Intensive Workloads

With up to 4,800 TBW (TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity) (8TB (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.) model) endurance rating, your drive is designed to handle heavy, write-intensive workloads, like scientific and financial simulation, 3D modelling, and AI production workflows.

Peace of Mind Comes Standard

This SSD comes with a 5-year limited warranty (See www.sandisk.com/support for additional details.) and support for TCG Opal v2.02 for data-at-rest encryption, (Requires motherboard BIOS or third-party software to enable.) allowing you to focus on what you do best.