Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Review - Testing Methods

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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.

Systems

Test System

  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K
  • Motherboard: Intel DZ77GA-70K
  • Memory: 4x4GB Patriot Division 2 1600MHz Dual Channel
  • Video Card: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
  • Hard Drive: Seagate 2TB Barracuda, Corsair F40 SSD
  • Power Supply: ThermalTake Tough Power Grand 1200W
  • Media: ASUS Blu-Ray DVD
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

 

 

Benchmarks

System Benchmarks

  • Worldbench
  • PCMark 7
  • SiSandra (CPU and Memory)
  • AIDA 64 (Cache and Memory)
  • WinRAR
  • Cinebench (R11.5)

Gaming Benchmarks

  • 3DMark 11
  • Unigine (Heaven 3.0)
  • Call of Duty: Black OPS
  • Dirt 3
  • Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Multimedia Benchmarks

  • Cyberlink Espresso (Quick Sync)
  • ArcSoft TruMedia Theater (Smooth Playback and Up-Conversion)

Intel Smart Response Technology

  • PCMark 7
  • WorldBench

Intel DirectX 11 4000 HD Graphics All Resolutions 1280 X 720

  • 3DMark 11 (Performance)
  • Unigine Heaven 3.0 DX11 (Tess= Mod, AF= X2, AA= Off)
  • Dirt 3 DX 11 (Preset= M, AA= 2X)
  • Call of Duty: Black OPS DX9 (All Filters and settings= Normal, AA= 4X)
  • Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (AF= 2, AA=4)

 

 

 

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