Samsung 9100 PRO4 TB · M.2 2280 without factory heatsink · MZ-VAP4T0BW- Rated sequential read
- 14800 MB/sThis one: 12400 MB/s
- Rated sequential write
- 13400 MB/sThis one: 11800 MB/s
STORAGE
MSI SPATIUM M570 PRO FROZR
4 TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 with FROZR tower heatsink · MSI part SPATIUM M570 PRO PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 FROZR 4TB
- Capacity
- 4000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
MSI's SPATIUM M570 PRO FROZR is a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD sold with a towered FROZR heatpipe heatsink. The 4 TB version is rated up to 12,400 MB/s read and 11,800 MB/s write, uses a Phison E26 controller with 8 GB of LPDDR4 cache, and has a 5-year or 3,000 TB limited warranty.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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- Rated sequential write
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Key strengths
Rated up to 12,400 MB/s sequential read and 11,800 MB/s sequential write at 4 TB over PCIe 5.0 x4.
Comes with a towered FROZR heatsink using Core Pipe heatpipes, which MSI says cuts temperatures by up to 20 °C.
Lists 8 GB LPDDR4 cache, AES-256 with TCG Opal 2.0, LDPC ECC and end-to-end data path protection, with a 3,000 TB warranty write limit at 4 TB.
Before you buy
With the heatsink it measures 94.8 × 24 × 71.65 mm; MSI recommends up to 22 × 110 mm of installation space and describes installation into desktops.
The data sheet gives no random IOPS or post-cache write figures, and does not state the NAND cell type.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 4 TB · PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 with FROZR tower heatsink
28 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
12 items
- Capacity
- 4000 GB
Manufacturer-listed 4 TB capacity; formatted usable space is lower.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
The drive is an M.2 2280 module fitted with a tall tower heatsink; MSI describes installation into desktops.
Source - Interface and version
- PCIe 5.0 x4; NVMe
MSI lists compatibility with PCIe Gen5, Gen4, Gen3, Gen2 and Gen1 hosts.
Source - DRAM cache present
- YesSource
- Dimensions including heatsink
- 94.8 × 24 × 71.65 mm
Length × width × height with the FROZR heatsink fitted. MSI recommends installation space of up to 22 × 110 mm available; check case, GPU and cooler clearance around the M.2 slot.
Source - Controller
- Phison E26Source
- NAND type
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type
Source - DRAM cache capacity
- 8 GB
8 GB LPDDR4 for the 4 TB model (1 TB: 2 GB; 2 TB: 4 GB). The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB value is the third column.
Source - Factory heatsink
- Yes
Towered FROZR heatsink with Core Pipe heatpipes; MSI claims it reduces temperatures by up to 20 °C. That is a manufacturer claim, not a measured result here.
Source - Advertised thermal design
- Towered FROZR heatsink with Core Pipe heatpipes
MSI: up to 20 °C lower temperatures, sustaining maximum storage performance; no sustained-speed figures are published.
Source - NVMe interface protocol version
- 2.0Source
Performance
4 items
- Rated sequential read
- 12400 MB/s
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.382, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB value is the third column (1TB: 11,700; 2TB: 12,400).
Source - Rated sequential write
- 11800 MB/s
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.382, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB value is the third column (1TB: 9,500; 2TB: 11,800).
Source - Rated random 4K read
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI does not state this for this model. · The FROZR data sheet lists no random IOPS figures.
Source - Rated random 4K write
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI does not state this for this model. · The FROZR data sheet lists no random IOPS figures.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 12,400 MB/s sequential read; up to 11,800 MB/s sequential write
MSI up-to claims measured as a secondary drive on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor @4.50 GHz / MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI / Windows 11 Pro 22H2 OS Build 22621.382, using CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark and IOmeter. MSI does not list a post-cache write speed. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB values are the third column (sequential read 11,700/12,400/12,400 MB/s; sequential write 9,500/11,800/11,800 MB/s).
Source
Endurance & warranty
4 items
- Warranty write threshold
- 3000 TB
4 TB value (1 TB: 700; 2 TB: 1400); not a guaranteed failure point. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB value is the third column.
Source - Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Time limit, not a lifespan prediction. Coverage also ends at the TBW threshold; eligibility and full terms apply.
Source - Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5 years or 3000 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms applySource
- Manufacturer MTBF rating
- Up to 1,600,000 hours
Statistical manufacturer claim, not individual lifespan or guaranteed operating time.
Source
Power
1 item
- Published power conditions
- 11.5 W maximum operating; 144 mW PS3 idle; 85 mW L1.2
4 TB column for maximum power (1 TB: 11 W; 2 TB: 11.5 W); PS3 idle (144 mW) and L1.2 (85 mW) are single values for all capacities; APST supported. The data sheet lists 1TB, 2TB and 4TB columns in that order; the 4TB maximum operating power is the third column. Measured on MSI's stated test system; not a constant everyday load.
Source
Features & software
5 items
- Hardware encryption support
- AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0
Listed security capabilities do not mean encryption is enabled or supported by every host.
Source - TRIM support
- Yes
Manufacturer requires operating-system support.
Source - S.M.A.R.T. support
- Yes
Manufacturer monitoring capability, not a remaining-lifespan guarantee.
Source - Error correction support
- LDPC ECC; end-to-end data path protectionSource
- Drive management software
- MSI Center
MSI: monitors SSD health status and key performance metrics in real time.
Source
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