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 X99P-SLI motherboard performed well in both tests in comparison to the other Intel X99-based systems, 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. Again, the X99P-SLI managed solid performance numbers in comparison to the other testing systems, further validation of the motherboard's correct design and functioning.

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.

This multimedia rendering test held no surprises for the X99P-SLI board performance-wise with it easily able to keep in line with its competitors.

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 X99P-SLI again brings in a strong performance, managing equal or better performance with the other Intel X99-based boards across all tests run. The board's performance lag in comparison with the Z170 and Z97 boards has more to do with the respective CPU clock speeds of those systems rather than any issues to be concerned about.

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