ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+ Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+: Packaging and Bundle3. ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+: Board Layout and Features4. ASRock Z170 UEFI & Software5. Testing Methodology6. Tests: System-related7. Tests: Processor-related8. Tests: Gaming-related9. Tests: Motherboard-related10. Overclocking: Frequencies11. Overclocking: Performance12. Technical: Power Consumption13. Closing Thoughts14. View All Pages

Metro: Last Light

We used a 1920 x 1080 resolution and the Metro: Last Light built-in benchmark set to ‘Very High’ quality to offer an intense challenge for the hardware.

Grand Theft Auto V

We apply very near maximum settings in Grand Theft Auto V and a 1920×1080 resolution to push today’s hardware. Our data was recorded using the built-in benchmark.

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor built-in benchmark set to ‘Ultra’ quality.

Tomb Raider

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Tomb Raider built-in benchmark set to maximum quality, with TressFX disabled.

There's very little to tell these two boards apart when it comes to gaming. ASRock's Fatal1ty series motherboard manages to comprehensively outclass the Asus ROG Hero in Metro: Last Light due to the latter's early software issues.

Performance in GTA V and Shadow of Mordor is almost inseparable, while Tomb Raider shows a three-frame lead for the Gaming K6+.

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