We used the ‘CPU’ test built into Cinebench R11.5 64-bit.
WinRAR’s built in benchmark and hardware test can help us outline the performance differentials between each motherboard.
CPU-led performance is as we would expect from an LGA 1150 motherboard. Despite its diminutive form factor, MSI's Z87I Gaming AC provides performance numbers that are typical of a 4770K CPU.