Benchmark Testing
Synthetic Benchmark Testing
SiSoft Sandra 2012
The Sandra benchmarks remain a fast and easy way to determine how well the system's CPU and memory are functioning. In comparison to the other Z97-based systems, the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 performed well within expectations, demonstrating well designed memory and CPU board-level interfaces.
LinX
LinX is a graphical interface for CPU-based testing using the Intel Linpack benchmarks. It serves as a good indicator of proper system CPU functioning and is considered one of the most intensive CPU benchmarks currently available. LinX was run with Memory set to All and for a total of 3 runs. This test was repeated three times with the highest repeatable GFlops (Giga-Floating Point Operations Per Second) score recorded.
This CPU torture test is a proven method for identifying possible issues with the CPU to motherboard interface layer. Again, there were no surprises with the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1's performance. The board maintained strong performance against its competitors, further demonstrating the CPU-related design strength of the board.
Multimedia and System Benchmark Testing
Maxon Cinebench 11.5
Maxon’s Cinebench 11.5 benchmark can be used determine a system's ability to render 3D content based on their Cinema 4D animation software. The CPU benchmark test was run three times, with the highest reproducible Cinebench points score recorded.
The Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 continued to performed well against the other boards in this multimedia rendering test.
ASUS used Newsun CMOS battery
ASUS used Newsun CMOS battery on this board instead of other better known brands. ASUS used maxell, KTS, Panasonic in the past. Seems like a cost saving switch to me.
Cmos battery? I lol’d
Cmos battery? I lol’d
I want ASUS Sabertooth Z97,
I want ASUS Sabertooth Z97, just becomes it looks neat! Or as Ryan puts it “These capacitors are neat looking” *droolz*
Nice review Morry! Thanks for pointing out that cooler issue! 🙂
Finally! Morry likes the
Finally! Morry likes the CMOS battery placement!
I think all mid to high end
I think all mid to high end boards will evolve into something like we see here with just the connections and sockets visible.
I just ordered one this past
I just ordered one this past Friday. Should be here June 6th. Hope it’s worth it.
I just got a Z97 Gryphon. I
I just got a Z97 Gryphon. I would love to see a review of it! Can’t wait to get a 4790K!!!
Thanks!
macmuchmore
Performance should be on par
Performance should be on par with the Sabertooth board since both TUF boards share the same components and design…
Awesome review! I guess
Awesome review! I guess you’re fan of Doctor Who, which is awesome too! Anyways, you just answered the exact questions on my mind.
I am planning a build with
I am planning a build with the Asus Sabertooth z97 Mark 1 with the Corsair H100i.
Can you explain further on the fitment issues you ran into?
Are you saying that instead of the Corsair logo being parallel to the ground, that it should be oriented 90 degrees to the left or right in order for it to fit?
i just put together a new
i just put together a new system with a sabertooth z97 and a h100i n had no problems at all, every thing went smooth.
Me too, just installed an
Me too, just installed an h100i on my z97 mark 1 without problems
After a lot of head fu***ing
After a lot of head fu***ing around. I i have finally decided on my gaming build, it consist of a corsair 750d case, sabertooth z97 (badass looking motherboard) Intel I7 4790k (devils canyon) and a evga 780ti sc.
The only thing I need to decide on now is what color cables and light I should use? I was. thinking blue or white! Can’t wait !
I completed a build with an
I completed a build with an ASUS z97 Mark 1, corsair H100i, ASUS R9 280X, and a i7-4790K.
I had an older Western Digital SSD 256 Gig. Second generation SATA that I used with it. The SSD drive was plugged into the first SATA port.
The SSD failed on me multiple times (was working fine in it’s former laptop).
Changed the SSD to a different port and used a different SATA cable. Seems to be fine now. I was curious if any other SATA issues have shown up. Could be motherboard, cable, or drive. It’s possible that I fixed it with the different cable but I wanted to ask around. I have read of issues with the Western Digital SATA drives so it’s my second suspect.
Robert Hart
I am having problem after
I am having problem after plugging wireless adapter ‘Asus PCE N-53’ in ‘PCI-Express x1’ of ‘asus Z97 mark1’ motherboard. I am using windows 8.1.
During whole installation of OS, I need to unplug the wireless card. I installed all drivers from DVD for this wireless card after OS install and then retried plugging in ‘Asus PCE N-53’ wireless card..Still same problem..
Window 8.1 is showing blue screen saying something that ‘problem deptected and collecting information and wil try to restart PC’.
Any idea, how I can fix this problem?
Thanks,
Krishna