After the leak, the new SSD is now official: With the WD_BLACK SN8100, Sandisk is launching a new high-end SSD that not only impresses with its extreme speed, but also with its energy efficiency. Designed for demanding gaming setups, professional content creation and data-intensive AI applications, it redefines the bar for modern storage solutions. Thanks to PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, the SSD enables a level of performance that will satisfy even the most ambitious users.
- Up to 14,900 MB/s read speed – twice as fast as PCIe Gen 4.0
- Energy efficiency over 100 % higher than its predecessor
- Capacities up to 8TB – ideal for extensive game libraries and AI workflows
- Optionally available with heat sink and RGB lighting
Next-level performance for gaming, content creation and AI
The WD_BLACK SN8100 is not just another SSD upgrade – it’s a clear statement towards the future of storage technology. With sequential read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s, it significantly outperforms even the best PCIe Gen 4.0 solutions. Models with 2-4TB achieve an impressive 2,300,000 IOPS, making them perfect for applications that rely on maximum data access rates – whether streaming high-resolution textures in games or rendering large 4K/8K video projects.
The BiCS8 TLC 3D CBA NAND technology used not only ensures high speed, but also a high degree of reliability. With a lifespan of up to 2,400 TBW (for the 4TB model), the SN8100 is also designed for long-term intensive use – for example in the field of artificial intelligence, where large models and data sets need to be processed efficiently.
The SSD also remains thermally stable: with an average energy consumption of less than 7 watts, optimized performance is achieved with reduced heat generation. For enthusiasts who want maximum control over their setup, a version with an integrated aluminum heatsink and customizable RGB LED lighting will be available from autumn 2025 – without any additional power consumption or loud fans.
Storage space meets efficiency: ideal for modern workflows
In addition to pure speed, the SN8100 is particularly impressive due to its energy efficiency – an increasingly relevant factor in times of rising demands on PC components. Sandisk claims over 100 % higher efficiency compared to the previous model. This not only makes the SSD more environmentally friendly, but also ideal for compact, high-performance systems that are designed to minimize cooling requirements.
For gaming, this means shorter loading times, smoother gameplay and more space for large game libraries – without limitations due to memory or temperature problems. For creatives and IT professionals, the SSD provides a real productivity boost: whether rendering, simulating or training AI models – bottlenecks in data processing are a thing of the past.
The SN8100 is particularly future-proof thanks to its high maximum capacity. With variants up to 8TB (announced for the end of 2025), Sandisk addresses users who work with large amounts of data or rely on long-lasting, scalable storage solutions.
Conclusion
The WD_BLACK SN8100 is more than a technological upgrade – it is a clear signal of where high-end computing is heading. With PCIe Gen 5.0, record speeds and optimized energy efficiency, it is aimed at users looking for maximum performance without compromise.
- 1TB: €174.99 (RRP)
- 2TB: €264.99 (RRP)
- 4TB: 484.99 € (RRP)
The version with heatsink will be available from fall 2025 in the following versions
- 1TB: € 194.99 (RRP)
- 2TB: 294.99 € (UVP)
- 4TB: 504,99 € (UVP)
Models with 8TB – both with and without heatsink – are planned for the end of 2025.
