ASUS P8Z77-V Pro LGA1155 Motherboard Review - Testing Methods

Article Index

Testing Methods

Benchmarking

To test all systems, processors, and motherboards, Hi Tech Legion has compiled a list of popular programs to test performance; these benchmarks are taken from programs that are available to the public. We have compiled these to create the Hi Tech Legion Benchmark Suite, which includes system, graphics, processor, rendering, compression, and word processing. All scores will be graphed for each specific test under its category: video benchmarks (gaming will be rated in FPS: Frames per second), system scores will be graded by numbers which are given as results by their respective programs, higher will be better unless otherwise specified. If file compression is chosen, then all times will be in seconds. All temperatures will be measured in Celsius.

Test Systems

Test System
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K (stock 3.4Ghz and 4.6Ghz OC)
  • Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V Pro
  • Memory: 8GB Patriot G2 Black Edition DDR3 1600
  • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6950
  • HDD: Kingston V+200 90GB/WD Caviar 500GB RE3
  • Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 850 Watt
  • Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bit
  • Case: NZXT Phantom 410 SE
  • CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE

 

Benchmarks

System Benchmarks

  • World Bench
  • PCMark 7
  • SiSandra (CPU)
  • AIDA 64 (Cache and Memory)
  • WinRar
  • Cinebench 11.5(CPU and OpenGL)

 

Gaming Benchmarks

  • 3DMark 11
  • Unigine Heaven 3.0
  • COD: Black Ops
  • Dirt 3
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

 

 

Login Form