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Testing Setup
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @4.5GHz
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15
- Motherboard: MSI Z97 XPOWER
- RAM: GSkill TridentX 2400MHz CL10 8GB (2x4GB)
- PSU: Cooler Master V1200 1200w
- OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Methodology:
All benchmarks are done on a fresh install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit that is fully up-to-date with Windows Updates to ensure that the performance reflects a real-world scenario and not that of a tweaked benchmarking system. Every benchmark runs for a total of three times and then an average is taken of those results.
3D Benchmarks:
- 3DMark 11 – Performance and Extreme preset
- 3DMark Fire Strike – Normal and Extreme preset
- Unigine Heaven 4.0 – Basic and Extreme preset
- Unigine Valley – Extreme and Extreme (HD) preset
Gaming Benchmarks:
- Bioshock Infinite – Ultra /w DDOF Preset 1080p + 1440p
- Company of Heroes 2 – Maximum Settings 1080p + 1440p
- Grand Theft Auto V – Maximum Settings 1080p + 1440p
- Grid: Autosport – Ultra Preset 1080p + 1440p
- Metro: Last Light – Maximum Settings 1080p + 1440p
- Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor – Ultra Preset 1080p + 1440p
- Thief – Very High Preset 1080p + 1440p
- Tomb Raider – Ultimate Preset 1080p + 1440p
- Total War: Rome II Extreme Preset 1080p + 1440p
