Gigabyte X99-UD4 Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Gigabyte X99-UD4: Packaging and Bundle3. Gigabyte X99-UD4: 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: Performance13. Technical: Power Consumption14. Closing Thoughts15. 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.

The only different between our test system for the Gigabyte X99-UD4 and Asus X99-A motherboard was the Catalyst driver version. Gigabyte's board uses version 14.9, while Asus' relied upon 14.4. This may be the reason for differences in the gaming test results.

Bioshock Infinite seems to take a notable performance hit from the Gigabyte system's reliance upon the lower-bandwidth PCIe 2.0 interface. Conversely, Metro: Last Light registers a 1.4 FPS higher score for Gigabyte's X99-UD4.

Frame rate differences between the two motherboards in Tomb Raider are well within the benchmark's margin of error.

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