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.
I picked up one of these
I picked up one of these boards a few weeks ago for a workstation I was building for the office. Very satisfied! Originally intended to use a X99 Sabertooth from ASUS but that board killed itself after setting the XMP profile.
X99P-SLI is great! I did notice however that the packaging apparently had been printed without mention of the Thunderbolt 3 or the 128GB RAM support (which we are taking advantage of). Call it a pleasant surprise.
That’s pretty dumb, with
That’s pretty dumb, with their ultra high failure rates, combined with their bottom of the industry product support, their products have no business, in the workplace. Asus, Supermicro, or GTFO.
Do these new x99 boards
Do these new x99 boards feature DMI 3.0 like the z170 boards?
The current batch do not
The current batch do not support DMI 3.0, not sure if refresh boards with Broadwell-E support will add it or not though…
How hard is it to make PCIE 3
How hard is it to make PCIE 3 16X so we dont need to sandwich cards
And yes i know 8x virtually no difference but in some cases it is.
nop, we have no expansion
nop, we have no expansion cards that uses more than what a gen3 8x can provide
I don’t get why there is a
I don’t get why there is a DisplayPort connector on the back when none of the LGA2011-3 CPUs have video.
I’ve been thinking about going to an X99 system for a few months now, but a majority of the customers reviews sound like they’re too much trouble. BIOS failures, no M.2 boot support, USB hubs flaking out. I think at this point I’ll wait for X290 and Skylake-E next summer.
The DP connector is an input,
The DP connector is an input, so that you can have video output over the Thunderbolt connector.
That’s cool. I have high
That’s cool. I have high hopes for Thunderbolt 3 after reading all its specifications. Time will tell if it becomes a success in the hands of manufacturers and consumers.
Dear Readers of the PCper
Dear Readers of the PCper forums
I dont know if it is the wright stanec by PCper not to validat the clames by gigabyte! Taking there clames on fath, dose not inform! PCper we need real evidence that the PCIe port is actually as strong as the clames layed out in your artical.
I propose a scientific approch, namely the use of a single mesurement of “Josh Walrath” Until such time as the single unit of measurement has been used i call that the clames be revoked!
Yours sinisterly,
In the name of Science, Truth, Justice
Not sure what is more
Not sure what is more lacking;your poor syntax or your worse spelling?