Performance Analysis
Before we move on to the overclocking comparison, a quick benchmark summary will help to determine the overall performance leader.
The only single graphics card motherboard in today’s comparison, ASRock’s P45TS-R took the lead in gaming, but only when using DDR2 memory. Buyers considering dual cards will want to take a closer look at the second place finisher, the MSI P45D3 Platinum or its less-expensive DDR2 counterpart.
The P5Q Deluxe from Asus ties with the MSI P45D3 Platinum in applications performance, followed again by MSI’s DDR2 motherboard.
MSI’s DDR3 motherboard leads in video encoding performance, followed closely by the DDR2-equipped P5Q Deluxe.
Combining all performance differences puts additional emphasis on the P45TS-R’s gaming lead. MSI assumes second and third place with its DDR3 and DDR2 motherboards, respectively.
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Wait, i think i missed the conclusion... what was the conclusion.....or am i just silly !?
Great review any who, i have been waiting for one of these. I would say go for the P5Q Deluxe!!!!!!!!11
the old E6xx CPU is not good enough to explore the FSB of the new P45 chipset. i seen better review then this in term of hardware. there should be at least a dual core 45nm processor and a 45nm quad processor.
sigh....tom's been lazy with hardware update!
I assume it is a mistake that says the P45 platinum from MSI has an X48 chipset?
so waht about a decent conclusion something like, are these boarfds worth the extra cash over a P35 chipset variant, everything tells me they offer little incentive over the P35, thoughts anyone?
Hello?
Uhm .. 45nm!?
I agree, test with a better (new) CPU(s) 45nm Dual/Quad.
That would be really interesting. This probably means alot to someone that owns the E6xx series CPU which i doubt someone buy if they buy a P45 board.
Methinks Tom has a bit of biassed attitude favouring Asus tbh