Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P: Packaging and Bundle3. Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P: Board Layout and Features4. Gigabyte X99: UEFI5. Gigabyte X99 Software6. Testing Methodology7. Tests: System-related8. Tests: Processor-related9. Tests: Gaming-related10. Tests: Motherboard-related11. Overclocking: Frequencies12. Overclocking: General Performance13. Overclocking: OC Cache/Ring & 3GHz Memory Performance14. Technical: Power Consumption15. Closing Thoughts16. View All Pages

CPU Cache/Ring Overclocking Performance

We examine the performance gains that can be had when overclocking the CPU cache/ring, in addition to the CPU core.

The CPU-heavy Cinebench workload delivers a noticeable boost in performance with the CPU cache/ring operating 1200MHz faster than its stock-clocked frequency. An extra 60 Cinebench points is a worthwhile performance improvements, even if the increased CPU cache/ring voltage forced higher power usage.

Temperature levels did not increase significantly with the CPU cache/ring over-volted and overclocked. There was a rise in CPU temperature by no more than a few degrees.

3GHz Memory Performance

While XMP dictates the memory operating frequency, voltage, and primary timings, the secondary and tertiary timings are set at the motherboard vendor’s discretion. That can lead to performance differences in memory-intensive workloads.

We used G.Skill’s Ripjaws4 modules set to their 3GHz XMP frequency to test memory bandwidth and latency numbers.

Gigabyte's chosen timings for the 3GHz XMP setting deliver a good balance between memory bandwidth and memory latency performance.

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