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

Bioshock Infinite

We used the Bioshock Infinite demanding ‘Ultra’ setting and a 1920×1080 resolution to push today’s gaming hardware. Our data was recorded using a section of the game, not the built-in benchmark.

Metro: Last Light

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Metro: Last Light built-in benchmark set to ‘High’ quality to offer an intense challenge for the gaming hardware while also making playable frame rates a possibility.

Tomb Raider

We used a 1920×1080 resolution and the Tomb Raider built-in benchmark set to ‘Ultimate’ quality.

Despite being forced to use a PCIe Gen 2 mode due to Gigabyte's BIOS incompatibility with our Asus R9 280X Matrix Platinum graphics card, the X99-Gaming 5P delivers some good performance numbers in gaming.

Bioshock Infinite takes a clear hit from the non-ideal PCIe mode, however Tomb Raider and Metro: Last Light show good frame rates with the Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5P powering our test system.

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