Asus Maximus VII Impact (Z97) mITX Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Asus Maximus VII Impact: Packaging and Bundle3. Asus Maximus VII Impact: Board Layout and Features4. Asus Z97 ROG UEFI5. Asus Z97 ROG 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

3DMark

We used 3DMark‘s ‘Fire Strike’ benchmark which is designed to be used on gaming PCs. We opted for the Normal setting, NOT the Extreme mode.

Sandra Processor Arithmetic

Sandra Memory Bandwidth

The Maximus VII Impact does not shy away from competition against the ATX competitors. Solid performance keeps the mITX part competitive in the 3DMark Physics and Sandra processor arithmetic tests.

Asus' above-average memory bandwidth levels allow the M7I to sit near the top of our Sandra memory bandwidth chart.

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