Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 9 Review

CPU & GPU Performance

Cinebench

During the Cinebench R15 benchmark, the motherboard performed brilliantly and obtained the highest stock scores. Once overclocked, the performance was superb and the motherboard almost retained the top spot.

WPrime

Here we can see the motherboard excels and outputted a marvellous set of results in both stock and overclocked tests.

SiSoft Sandra

Once again, the motherboard’s performance is exemplary and finishes ahead of the all the rival Z270 offerings. This also applies to the overclocked assessment and the 5.1GHz figure helps to forge ahead of 5.0GHz results.

3DMark

In 3DMark Fire Strike, the Gigabyte Z270X-Gaming 9 attains a good score and just edges the ASUS MAXIMUS IX HERO. After the overclock was applied, the motherboard rises up through the field in the top spot.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 

The motherboard selection doesn’t make a huge difference in games as reflected by the data below. Nevertheless, it’s clear that the Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 9 is a good fit for high-end graphics hardware.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

On a similar note, the performance throughout the Rise of the Tomb Raider benchmark is excellent.