Preface
With the release of Intel’s 13th generation Core processor, the Z790 chipset motherboard has also been introduced to consumers for the first time. However, the price of the cheapest Z790 motherboard on the market is already close to 2K, which puts many players away. If there was such a Z790 motherboard, with excellent appearance, perfect design and reasonable materials, would you be attracted by it?
Recently we received the Z790Plus-W motherboard from Onda . As the Z790 motherboard that may be the cheapest on the market, it has just the right configuration and materials. It gives you everything you need and can give. It can be said that it is the most cost-effective Z790 at present. Let's test the performance of this motherboard together.
Appearance Analysis
Onda Z790Plus-W is a compact ATX board design, with white as the main color on the front, and the personalized Glacier White PCB is very suitable for building a white host. The
motherboard also uses a PECVD coating design on the surface, which is what you see as the "painting" on the motherboard components. This way the motherboard has super high temperature resistance and can resist splash water, moisture, salt spray and corrosion. The maximum heat-resistant temperature is as high as 300°C and above. It is extremely durable and does not need to worry about the high-voltage load of the processor.
Turn to the back, and the circuit of Onda Z790Plus-W is also quite regular. It is still designed in white, and the unified tone gives players a refreshing visual experience. Although the price of
is less than a thousand yuan, Onda still equipped the power supply system with an VRM radiator. The silver-gray heat dissipation alloy armor is paired with a white PCB. It not only improves the texture, but also effectively cools down and resists interference, ensures power supply stability, and injects surging power into the CPU.
Onda Z790Plus-W motherboard is equipped with LGA1700/1800 slot, which can easily support Intel 12th generation Alder Lake and 13th generation Raptor Lake processors. The back of the
CPU socket is a large-area CPU backplane, which provides reliable fixation for the CPU and motherboard.
In terms of materials, Onda Z790PLUS-W uses a 10+2-phase Dr.Mos power supply system, which is more than enough to meet the needs of 13th generation Core i5/i7 level processors. The
CPU and core display power supply PWM controller model is RT3628AE, from Richtek Technology, which can control up to 8-phase + 1-phase power supply specifications.
Since this motherboard is positioned for use with i5/i7 level CPUs, the power supply interface is a single 8-pin, with a theoretical output power consumption of 150W. It is located relatively inside, so you need to pay attention when routing the wires. The
motherboard is equipped with two DDR4 memory slots, which are surrounded by metal armor reinforcements. The dual channel supports a maximum capacity of 64GB. It also supports memory frequency up to 3600MHz. However, the motherboard provides overclocking options, and experienced DIY players can overclock by themselves.
There are two PCIe slots, which are also metal-reinforced like the memory slots. The bandwidth is PCIe4.0x16 and PCIe4.0x4, which is enough even for the current top-level RTX4090 graphics card. The expansion performance of
is the biggest upgrade of Z790 this time. Onda Z790Plus-W provides 2 M.2 interfaces, both of which are PCIe4.0x4 speed, support specifications of 2242/2260/2280, and the bandwidth can reach 64Gbps. This time we also used a PCIe4.0 hard drive in the actual test, which can indeed run at full bandwidth and has strong performance.
In addition, there are 3 SATAIII interfaces on the right side of the motherboard, which can be used to connect external hard disk devices or other devices using the SATA interface to the platform. A metal heat sink can also be seen in the lower right corner of the
motherboard. Underneath is the latest Z790 chipset, which supports more PCIe4.0 compatible channels than the previous generation chipset.
In terms of rear I/O interfaces, Onda Z790Plus-W provides 4xUSB3.2Gen1 interface, 2xUSB2.0 interface, 2xHDMI interface, DP interface, VGA interface , 2.5G wired network port and a set of audio interfaces, which can basically meet the needs of users for daily equipment expansion.
In addition, the motherboard also provides M.2 network card interface. Users can install wireless network card by themselves, supporting WiFi6 and BTv5 functions.
From the side of the motherboard, you can also see that there is a CMOS switch on the Onda Z790Plus-W, which can reset the BIOS with one click, which is extremely friendly to overclocking players.
test platform introduction
In the selection of the test platform, Onda Z790Plus-W is the high-end Z790 chipset. We choose i5-13600K with RTX4080 graphics card as the main hardware. The memory stick is two 16GB DDR4-4000MHzGear1 mode to form a dual-channel 32GB, maximizing the performance of this motherboard.
CPU performance test
CPU-ZTheoretical performance test
The first is the processor detection software CPU-Z. In CPU-Z you can see various information about the platform hardware, as well as benchmark tests including processor performance, which can measure single-core/multi-core performance.
As can be seen from the picture, the i5-13600K can reach GHz by default, the memory runs in 3600MHz Gear1 mode, and the graphics card can also run at the full blood rate of PCIe4.0x16. With this configuration, in the CPU benchmark test, the 13600K ran a single-core score of 812.7 and a multi-core score of 9880.2, which is already close to the previous generation i9-12900K.
-Zip theoretical performance test
processor and motherboard performance also have a considerable impact on decompression. In the decompression test of 7-Zip , the platform hardware compresses at a speed of 89167KB/s, while decompression can reach 1490021KB/s. In the overall score section, the CPU usage rate of is 1877%, the usage score is 6.225GIPS, and the overall score is 117.19GIPS.
CinebenchR20/R23 theoretical performance test
CineBench is a very convincing CPU and graphics card test system. We chose two versions of R20 and R23 for testing, CineB In the enchR20 test, the single-core of the processor is 769cb, the multi-core is 9104cb, and the MPRatio is 11.85x;
and in the CineBenchR23 test, the single-core of the processor is 1997pts, the multi-core is 24008pts, and the MPRatio is 12.02x. In both versions, 13600K has performed well, and the Onda Z790Plus-W motherboard has contributed a lot. It can be said that this motherboard provides strong support for the hardware.
GeekBench5 Theoretical performance test
GeekBench5 is a cross-platform processor performance testing software that you should often see in mobile phone reviews, but it can also be used to measure the single-core/multi-core performance of desktop processors. The measured single-core of i5-13600K is 2052 and the multi-core is 15494, which shows good performance.
DMarkCPUProfile theoretical performance test
and finally 3DMark CPUProfile test, this test can more accurately test the performance of the CPU in single-core and multi-core aspects. The measured single-thread score of i5-13600K is 1094, and the maximum thread score is 10345. It performs well. This result has exceeded the level of the previous generation i7-12700K.
cache and memory test
The motherboard also has a certain impact on the read and write performance of the memory, so we use the cache and memory test that comes with the AIDA64 software to detect the read and write speed and latency performance of the memory on the motherboard.
We actually measured that two DDR4-3600MHzC16 memories can achieve a reading speed of 54120MB/s, a writing speed of 54302MB/s, a copying speed of 55102MB/s, and a latency as low as 62.5ns. This result can be said to squeeze out the performance of DDR4.
daily experience test
PCMark0 theoretical performance test
daily use, use the PCMark10Extened project and CrossMark for testing. PCMark10Extened test items include commonly used basic functions, productivity, digital content creation, and game testing sections to comprehensively evaluate the use experience of this platform.
In the end, this platform received a total score of 14125 points, including 11842 points for commonly used basic functions, 12627 points for productivity, 18887 points for digital content creation, and 28084 points for games. Judging from the performance, this configuration is well suited for daily entertainment and office experience, while also taking into account light video creation.
CrossMark theoretical performance test
The CrossMark results are basically consistent with PCMark10. The scores are: productivity 2080, creativity 2356, responsiveness 2066, and the total score is 2192.It is a good reflection that this configuration has a good experience in productivity and office work, proving that even a cost-effective motherboard can still drive high-end hardware.
creation performance test
creation performance is also one of the focuses of many users. We use ULProcyon to evaluate the image editing performance and video editing performance of this platform. In the image processing test part,
scored 11026, including 10203 for image modification and 11916 for batch processing and . Software like PS pays more attention to the performance of the processor, and the test results also show that the i5-13600K can perform as it should on this motherboard.
In the video processing test section with higher performance requirements, this platform test score was 9294. The test results are basically consistent with the above-mentioned daily experience test. Onda Z790Plus-W paired with i5-13600K is capable of meeting mild creative productivity needs.
Game performance test
Gamers are naturally concerned about the game performance of Onda Z790Plus-W with i5-13600K. We selected a variety of games for actual testing.
is first of all the popular racing game "Forza Horizon 5". The game has relatively high requirements for CPU performance. The performance of the CPU in the game is separately given. The number of game test frames under the actual measured 2K resolution is 169, of which the average number of CPU simulation frames is 320.6 and the lowest number of frames is 288.8; the average number of CPU rendering frames is 197.3 and the lowest number of frames is 168.9; the average number of GPU frames is 213.5 and the lowest number of frames is 179.6.
The veteran game "Tomb Raider" has experienced years of iterative innovations in content and game technology. As the latest game in the current series, "Shadow of the Tomb Raider" can also well evaluate the impact of CPU performance on the game. The average number of frames in the test is 211, which involves the CPU score: the average number of frames for CPU games is 234, and the minimum number of frames is 154; the average number of frames for CPU rendering is 312, and the minimum number of frames is 202; the average number of frames for GPU is 242, and the minimum number of frames is 192.
The last is the test result of online games. In the shooting online game "CS:GO", i5-13600K also relies on its powerful single-core/multi-core performance to show extraordinary performance in the game. The number of game test frames is 553.69. In general, using the Onda Z790Plus-W as the platform, the i5-13600K still has good game performance even in 4K image quality. Gamers can buy it without thinking. This motherboard will definitely not let you down.
CPU stability test
Finally, there is the CPU stability test. We use the stability test that comes with the AIDA64 software to perform a StressFPU single-bake stress test on the processor.
After baking machine for 10 minutes, you can see that the i5-13600K processor can run to 200W, which means that the power supply module of Onda Z790Plus-W can well meet the standard power consumption requirements of the 13th generation Core processor. There is no problem in using it to drive the 13th generation Core i5 or even i7.
Evaluation Summary
After actual testing, although the specifications of the Onda Z790Plus-W are slightly different from other Z790s, the power supply configuration and performance are not inferior in any way. During the oven test, the i5-13600K was able to stabilize above 5.0GHz, and the temperature performance was also good. For daily users who do not overclock and pursue stability, the Onda Z790Plus-W is used with 13th generation Core i3/i5 or even i7 for daily office work and entertainment, and the experience is quite good.
In general, Onda Z790Plus-W, as a motherboard that only costs 999 yuan, is not only cheaper than other Z790s, but even cheaper than many B650 motherboards. In addition, its stable performance and neat specifications are amazing enough. With the blessing of ECVD protection technology, it is waterproof, dustproof, and durable. If you want to build a high-performance, cost-effective 13th generation core platform recently, don't miss it. There is also a black version to choose from, whether it is a white theme installation or a dark e-sports style, it can satisfy you!
purchase link [click here to view]
test platform introduction
In the selection of the test platform, Onda Z790Plus-W is the high-end Z790 chipset. We choose i5-13600K with RTX4080 graphics card as the main hardware. The memory stick is two 16GB DDR4-4000MHzGear1 mode to form a dual-channel 32GB, maximizing the performance of this motherboard.
CPU performance test
CPU-ZTheoretical performance test
The first is the processor detection software CPU-Z. In CPU-Z you can see various information about the platform hardware, as well as benchmark tests including processor performance, which can measure single-core/multi-core performance.
As can be seen from the picture, the i5-13600K can reach GHz by default, the memory runs in 3600MHz Gear1 mode, and the graphics card can also run at the full blood rate of PCIe4.0x16. With this configuration, in the CPU benchmark test, the 13600K ran a single-core score of 812.7 and a multi-core score of 9880.2, which is already close to the previous generation i9-12900K.
-Zip theoretical performance test
processor and motherboard performance also have a considerable impact on decompression. In the decompression test of 7-Zip , the platform hardware compresses at a speed of 89167KB/s, while decompression can reach 1490021KB/s. In the overall score section, the CPU usage rate of is 1877%, the usage score is 6.225GIPS, and the overall score is 117.19GIPS.
CinebenchR20/R23 theoretical performance test
CineBench is a very convincing CPU and graphics card test system. We chose two versions of R20 and R23 for testing, CineB In the enchR20 test, the single-core of the processor is 769cb, the multi-core is 9104cb, and the MPRatio is 11.85x;
and in the CineBenchR23 test, the single-core of the processor is 1997pts, the multi-core is 24008pts, and the MPRatio is 12.02x. In both versions, 13600K has performed well, and the Onda Z790Plus-W motherboard has contributed a lot. It can be said that this motherboard provides strong support for the hardware.
GeekBench5 Theoretical performance test
GeekBench5 is a cross-platform processor performance testing software that you should often see in mobile phone reviews, but it can also be used to measure the single-core/multi-core performance of desktop processors. The measured single-core of i5-13600K is 2052 and the multi-core is 15494, which shows good performance.
DMarkCPUProfile theoretical performance test
and finally 3DMark CPUProfile test, this test can more accurately test the performance of the CPU in single-core and multi-core aspects. The measured single-thread score of i5-13600K is 1094, and the maximum thread score is 10345. It performs well. This result has exceeded the level of the previous generation i7-12700K.
cache and memory test
The motherboard also has a certain impact on the read and write performance of the memory, so we use the cache and memory test that comes with the AIDA64 software to detect the read and write speed and latency performance of the memory on the motherboard.
We actually measured that two DDR4-3600MHzC16 memories can achieve a reading speed of 54120MB/s, a writing speed of 54302MB/s, a copying speed of 55102MB/s, and a latency as low as 62.5ns. This result can be said to squeeze out the performance of DDR4.
daily experience test
PCMark0 theoretical performance test
daily use, use the PCMark10Extened project and CrossMark for testing. PCMark10Extened test items include commonly used basic functions, productivity, digital content creation, and game testing sections to comprehensively evaluate the use experience of this platform.
In the end, this platform received a total score of 14125 points, including 11842 points for commonly used basic functions, 12627 points for productivity, 18887 points for digital content creation, and 28084 points for games. Judging from the performance, this configuration is well suited for daily entertainment and office experience, while also taking into account light video creation.
CrossMark theoretical performance test
The CrossMark results are basically consistent with PCMark10. The scores are: productivity 2080, creativity 2356, responsiveness 2066, and the total score is 2192.It is a good reflection that this configuration has a good experience in productivity and office work, proving that even a cost-effective motherboard can still drive high-end hardware.
creation performance test
creation performance is also one of the focuses of many users. We use ULProcyon to evaluate the image editing performance and video editing performance of this platform. In the image processing test part,
scored 11026, including 10203 for image modification and 11916 for batch processing and . Software like PS pays more attention to the performance of the processor, and the test results also show that the i5-13600K can perform as it should on this motherboard.
In the video processing test section with higher performance requirements, this platform test score was 9294. The test results are basically consistent with the above-mentioned daily experience test. Onda Z790Plus-W paired with i5-13600K is capable of meeting mild creative productivity needs.
Game performance test
Gamers are naturally concerned about the game performance of Onda Z790Plus-W with i5-13600K. We selected a variety of games for actual testing.
is first of all the popular racing game "Forza Horizon 5". The game has relatively high requirements for CPU performance. The performance of the CPU in the game is separately given. The number of game test frames under the actual measured 2K resolution is 169, of which the average number of CPU simulation frames is 320.6 and the lowest number of frames is 288.8; the average number of CPU rendering frames is 197.3 and the lowest number of frames is 168.9; the average number of GPU frames is 213.5 and the lowest number of frames is 179.6.
The veteran game "Tomb Raider" has experienced years of iterative innovations in content and game technology. As the latest game in the current series, "Shadow of the Tomb Raider" can also well evaluate the impact of CPU performance on the game. The average number of frames in the test is 211, which involves the CPU score: the average number of frames for CPU games is 234, and the minimum number of frames is 154; the average number of frames for CPU rendering is 312, and the minimum number of frames is 202; the average number of frames for GPU is 242, and the minimum number of frames is 192.
The last is the test result of online games. In the shooting online game "CS:GO", i5-13600K also relies on its powerful single-core/multi-core performance to show extraordinary performance in the game. The number of game test frames is 553.69. In general, using the Onda Z790Plus-W as the platform, the i5-13600K still has good game performance even in 4K image quality. Gamers can buy it without thinking. This motherboard will definitely not let you down.
CPU stability test
Finally, there is the CPU stability test. We use the stability test that comes with the AIDA64 software to perform a StressFPU single-bake stress test on the processor.
After baking machine for 10 minutes, you can see that the i5-13600K processor can run to 200W, which means that the power supply module of Onda Z790Plus-W can well meet the standard power consumption requirements of the 13th generation Core processor. There is no problem in using it to drive the 13th generation Core i5 or even i7.
Evaluation Summary
After actual testing, although the specifications of the Onda Z790Plus-W are slightly different from other Z790s, the power supply configuration and performance are not inferior in any way. During the oven test, the i5-13600K was able to stabilize above 5.0GHz, and the temperature performance was also good. For daily users who do not overclock and pursue stability, the Onda Z790Plus-W is used with 13th generation Core i3/i5 or even i7 for daily office work and entertainment, and the experience is quite good.
In general, Onda Z790Plus-W, as a motherboard that only costs 999 yuan, is not only cheaper than other Z790s, but even cheaper than many B650 motherboards. In addition, its stable performance and neat specifications are amazing enough. With the blessing of ECVD protection technology, it is waterproof, dustproof, and durable. If you want to build a high-performance, cost-effective 13th generation core platform recently, don't miss it. There is also a black version to choose from, whether it is a white theme installation or a dark e-sports style, it can satisfy you!
purchase link [click here to view]
