Testing Z97N Gaming 5

[JohnP]

Hi All,

I have just put together a new desktop PC using a GA-Z97N, G3258 CPU, 16Gb Ram, 250GB SSD and am wanting to do some bench mark performance tests. Can anyone pls advise the best method/ s/w for doing this. I'd like to set a benchmark so I can test any subsequent performance improvements I make with upgrades &/or overclocking.

Many thanks,  John

[Tiger]

RealBench V2
http://rog.asus.com/rog-pro/realbench-v2-leaderboard/

I use RealBench V2 in a 15 minute stress test to test my overclocking. It has a choice of benchmark or stress test to run.

OCCT can be used as shorter time period stress test.
http://www.ocbase.com/index.php/download

I run CPU-Z and Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to monitor system and CPU temperature at the same time as the above programs.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24075/Intel-Extreme-Tuning-Utility-Intel-XTU-version-5-1-2

Another benchmark I use when finished stress testing is Futuremark 3DMark and PCMark 7.
http://filehippo.com/download_pcmark_7_basic_edition
http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/3dmark-download.html

[JohnP]

Thks a lot - much appreciated - John