Benchmark Testing
Synthetic Benchmark Testing
SiSoft Sandra 2016 SP1a
The Sandra benchmarks remain a fast and easy way to determine system quality from a CPU and memory subsystem perspective. The Strix Z270E Gaming motherboard performs exactly as expected with its performance falling in line with the other Z270 test systems. This indicates proper CPU and memory subsystem operation.
Intel Linpack Benchmark v2017.4.014
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 Strix Z270E Gaming motherboard again performs on par with the other Intel Z270-based systems, further demonstrating the board's optimal design and implementation.
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.
Again, the Strix Z270E Gaming motherboard performs well in this multimedia benchmark, easily matching performance with the other Z270-based systems.
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, and Work test. All test suites within the PCMark 8 benchmark were run three times, with the highest reproducible PCMark scores recorded. Note that the Applications test results were not included because of issues encountered between the benchmark and the version of Windows 10 used for testing.
No surprises here, the Strix Z270E Gaming motherboard performs on par to the other Intel Z270 test systems.
Lack of SATA-Express…
Lack of SATA-Express… That’s not a con.
I have yet to see one single
I have yet to see one single sata express device on the market.
This board is all positive
This board is all positive for me:
– I am happy to see a board WITHOUT sata express – A useless added expense
– Could not care less about any RGB lighting – just an unnecessary added expense.
– My Memory will be less than 3866 MHz
So all good
Has Asus completely dropped
Has Asus completely dropped Alpine Ridge for Z270 ? They had it on the Maximus Formula for Z170.
For this board, it looks like
For this board, it looks like it, but not sure about the rest of them…
Haven’t been able to find
Haven’t been able to find one… maybe it’s unjustified, but for me Asmedia and premium don’t go together.
ASUS supports TBIII via
ASUS supports TBIII via theThunderbolt EX III add in card. This is done via firmware and PCH design support. All that is required is connecting the corresponding cable from the TB header to the card and you are good. It is natively on the board due to it’s inclusion would considerably increase the cost of the board. It is not on this board but you can at the similar Z270-A if you want support for it or any ASUS board that supports the TB header.
Is the CMOS battery thing a
Is the CMOS battery thing a joke?
I see that as a pro or con in every review. At first I thought you were joking, but now I’m thinking you are serious. What a miniscule issue. My current build is 3+ years old and still on the original CMOS battery.
Not a joke, a minor
Not a joke, a minor inconvenience and pet peeve of mine. You normally don't have to mess with the battery, but when you do, its a PITA if you have to take apart half your system to get to it…
Remember having to do this
Remember having to do this last year on an older system it really was a pain!
Looks like a lot of reviewers are liking the Strix z270e, have read a few and they all seem to speak highly… Off to amazon I go 🙂
https://www.esportsource.net/best-gaming-motherboards/z270/
This is perhaps the worst
This is perhaps the worst review I’ve seen on this site. Hopefully it was from an unpaid freelancer.
DVI? really? be done with it
DVI? really? be done with it already!
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