CPU & GPU Performance
Cinebench
The ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA attained good scores in both multi and single CPU benchmark runs. Despite adopting the business-focused B150 chipset, it managed to outperform two H170 motherboards and a Z170 alternative in multi-core stress testing.
WPrime
In WPrime, the CPU compute time remained within a small margin of error compared to a large quantity of motherboards on the market and matched my initial expectations.
SiSoft Sandra
Sadly, the motherboard reported the worst Sandra scores we’ve seen so far although it’s pretty close to the Supermicro C7H170-M and BIOSTAR GAMING H170T. Additionally, you have to remember that this is the first B150 motherboard we’ve tested which might skew the results somewhat.
3DMark
Here we can see superb numbers from the graphics card which emphasizes the chipset’s ability to utilize top-end gaming hardware without having a negative impact on performance.
Tomb Raider
A similar situation is showcased in Tomb Raider, which reported fantastic performance across various resolutions.
Bioshock Infinite
Every so often, Bioshock Infinite has the propensity to throw up some bizarre readings which might be an issue with the integrated benchmark tool. Nevertheless, the motherboard didn’t encounter any problems and reported excellent results at 1080P and 1440P.
>make a mobo with RGB lighting
>red all over the heatsinks
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