Benchmark Testing
Synthetic Benchmark Testing
SiSoft Sandra 2015 SP2b
The Sandra benchmarks remain a fast and easy way to determine system quality from a CPU and memory subsystem perspective. The X99-E WS' performance fell in-line with the other Intel X99 system, indicating proper CPU and memory subsystem operation.
Intel Linpack Benchmark v11.3.0.004
The current version of the Intel Linpack benchmark comes with a batch file to run from the command-line interface for running the Linpack tests. It serves as a good indicator of proper system CPU functioning and is considered one of the most intensive CPU benchmarks currently available. 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. No surprises with the X99-E WS' performance when compared with the other test system performance, further reinforcing the board's solid design.
Multimedia and System Benchmark Testing
Maxon Cinebench R15
Maxon’s Cinebench R15 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 X99-E WS motherboard continues to perform on par with the other similar class X99-based systems in this multimedia rendering test.
FutureMark PCMark 8
FutureMark Corporation’s PCMark 8 can be used to reliably ascertain a system’s performance in a Windows 10-based use environment. The benchmark tests chosen for benchmarking included the Home test, Creative test, Work test, and Applications test in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite 6.0). All test suites within the PCMark 8 benchmark were run three times, with the highest reproducible PCMark scores recorded.
The X99-E WS board closes out the benchmark testing on a strong note, easily maintaining expected performance in comparison with the other X99-based system. Its performance lag when compared to the Z170 and Z97 boards has more to do with the respective CPU clock speeds of those systems rather than any issue to be concerned with.
Could you give more details
Could you give more details on how the OC socket works and how well it performs compared to other competitor’s approach for this?
OS Support – No Windows 10 😛
Wow – eSATA ports are back 🙂
First. Thanks for the review.
First. Thanks for the review. This is a great looking board and Beast like you said. My only gripe is since this is the EXREME platform using the H100i which clearly is not enough for more aggressive overclocking just like you said in the reveiw that it was maybe holding it back. Question is when using Ek Predator or H240x from Switech with a real copper Radiator if it is possible to reach 4.5 Ghz or not ? I am maybe nitpicking but like I said 5960X and a 550$$ motherboard deserve to get the best cooling out there to be tested on in my opinion !
I used the EK’s cooling
I used the EK’s cooling results to compare various AIO options and the H100i displayed roughly 1-2 hotter temps then their EK option.
Per this review and your comment, I believe an AIO solution may not be enough to cool the 5960X further. However, from various reviews; 4.3GHz to 4.6GHz is found to be the common stable OC range for the 5960X.
If your build allows, I would go with the Predator from EK. Not only is it an AIO option, but the larger rad allows for better cooling and if you want to convert to a full water system, the Predator has the adaptors for it.
No I am talking for the
No I am talking for the Review so Morry does not have to build a custom loop every time and I would NEVER use an AIO cause I am hardcore water cooler m8 😉 = AI not AIO = ALL IN = ME 😀 😀 :D.
In previous reviews, the
In previous reviews, the Corsair H100i was plenty capable of keeping my 5960X cool and stable at 4.5GHz. With this review, I think the Corsair cooler was having problems because of age more than anything. You have to realize that I've used and abused that AIO cooler for years with 10's if not closer to 100 mounts and dismounts, so I would chalk the issues up to the cooler going bad rather than a board issue.
That said, I am using a custom loop for both my test benches now to ensure that the cooler does not become a bottleneck for board testing…
All right my man…Nice
All right my man…Nice
The link on the front page to
The link on the front page to this article is wrong.
Only ONE M.2 slot on this
Only ONE M.2 slot on this workstation mainboard? But on Z170 gaming boards there are 2 or 3 M.2 slots? WTF?
Relax. It is an old board
Relax. It is an old board (much older than Skylake chipsets) just with USB 3.1 added. Asus would be mad to rework whole board just to add 2 USB ports and another quirky M.2. Want more M.2 go with newer Skylake.
IMHO WS board don’t need M.2 whatsoever. You have RAID AICs for that. At least I know I have, because RAID 0 is no RAID at all.
Not very good reviews from
Not very good reviews from Newegg and Amazon…
dual 8 pin CPU power… how
dual 8 pin CPU power… how many watts ?!@?!?
Note: you need to fix the
Note: you need to fix the “Continue reading our preview of the ASUS X99-E WS/USB 3.1 motherboard!” link on this post.
Got it, thanks.
Got it, thanks.
No PS/2 port? It’s useless!
No PS/2 port? It’s useless!
Ditch the SATA-Express ports
Ditch the SATA-Express ports and
support at least 4 integrated U.2 ports.
See photos of the ASUS Z170 Premium:
by removing the 2 SATA-Express ports,
there’s plenty of room for 3 more U.2 ports.
Yes, I realize this shifts the bottleneck
to the DMI link, so let’s start talking
about higher upstream bandwidth too.
MRFS
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