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 Maximus VIII Formula performed well within expectations, matching performance of the other Z170 based systems. This indicates 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. The Maximus VIII Formula again shows comparative performance compared to the other Z170-based systems, further illustrating the board's optimal 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 Maximus VIII Formula continued its performance trend in this multimedia benchmark with performance falling as expected.

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 application benchmark proved no problem for the Maximus VIII Formula board with its performance matching or slightly exceeding that of the other Z170 systems.

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