Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE: Packaging and Bundle3. Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE: Board Layout and Features4. Biostar Z97 BIOS5. Biostar Z97 Software6. Testing Methodology7. Tests: System-related8. Tests: Processor-related9. Tests: Gaming-related10. Tests: Motherboard-related11. Overclocking: Frequencies12. Overclocking: Performance13. Technical: Power Consumption14. Closing Thoughts15. View All Pages

Cinebench

We used the ‘CPU’ test built into Cinebench R15 .

WinRAR

WinRAR’s built in benchmark and hardware test can help us outline the performance differentials between each motherboard. We record the amount of data processed after a 30-second run.

Handbrake Conversion

We measured the average frame rate achieved for a task of converting a 4.36GB 720P MKV movie to 720P MP4 format.

Biostar's CPU speed deficit again hampers its performance in our array of CPU-related benchmarks. Cinebench registers fewer points due to the 200MHz speed deficit, while real-world performance is impacted in WinRAR and Handbrake.

While it may be somewhat unfair to compare a stock-clocked motherboard with others using MCT profiles, the competing boards apply the 4.4GHz all-core turbo profile by default. An ‘apples for apples‘ comparison of stock performance with XMP enabled is exactly what we are showing from each motherboard.

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