inspection!The strongest Z690 MINI-ITX mother can drive a strong power consumption Core i9-12900K?
Test by Hisayoshi Ishikawa Try Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming Wifi packed with the latest trends in a very small size
There is a high need for compact PCs here in Japan, but many people want the latest and high -performance compact PCs instead of small.The motherboard form factor standard for users is Mini-ITX.The Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi, which appeared by Asustek, has a memory that supports the latest Intel 12th generation Core, has a high quality and the latest high-speed interface unique to the Rog Strix series.。It is one of the most notable ones for those who want to be the strongest compact PC.
DDR5 memory for severe power.Clear with high quality parts, design technology, and ideas
In the first place, mini-ITX is smaller than ATX.Then there are three tasks on the 12th generation Core mini-ITX motherboard.One is compression of the area with an increased area of LGA1700 sockets, and the second is that the power request is further increased and the performance of the power supply circuit is required, the third is DDR5 and PCI Express 5..High -speed interfaces such as 0 also require noise measures more than before.
ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFIの全景。Mini-ITXのコンパクトなサイズに最新の仕様が詰め込まれているIn addition, many people want to combine this product in the Rog Strix series with a higher -level CPU.What I would like to mention here is that ROG STRIX Z690-I Gaming WiFi can use the top Intel Core i9-12900K without any problems.This is not only listed on the CPU support list of the product, but it was clearly understood by actually performing verification.The exquisite balance of parts from the previous generation and the exquisite balance of mini-ITX have reached a very high degree of perfection.
First, let's look at the CPU power supply circuit.The CPU power supply circuit of ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WiFi is 10 + 1 phase.Speaking of the number of phases, it is the same as the previous generation Rog Strix Z590-I Gaming Wifi, but the different parts are used there.The PWM controller is Renesas's "RAA229131".It is a chip that is also used in the 20 phase class model.And MOSFET is Renesas's "RAA220105".The 105A -compatible Smart Power Stage has raised the maximum power supported from 90A of Texas Instruments made by Texas Instruments used by the previous generation model.The combination of RAA229131 and RAA220105 is a reliable one that is often found on Intel Z690 motherboards.
10＋1フェーズの電源回路PWMコントローラはルネサス「RAA229131」MOSFETは105A対応のルネサス「RAA220105」However, the CPU power supply terminal is one EPS12V with 8 pins.Since there is no space to put terminals in the Mini-ITX motherboard in the first place, it is common for the high-end models of the generations to be EPS12V x 1.This means that the power supply of Core i9-12900K can be covered by one EPS12V x one.It seems that there is almost no margin that is used in high OCs at all times, but it is possible that many people want stability and performance.
CPU電源端子はEPS12V×1基のみNext, let's look at the cooling of the CPU power supply circuit.The VRM heat sink is composed of two -piece blocks and is connected with a heat pipe.The heat sink on the left side of the CPU socket is made of aluminum blocks up to the cover part following the back panel, which can be said to be the largest space that can be mounted on mini-ITX.A small heat sink and a small diameter fan are also placed on the back side to enhance the cooling performance.
VRMヒートシンクは2ピース構造でヒートパイプによって結ばれる小径ファンを搭載し、その裏にはヒートシンクもあるChipsbeat Heat Sink and M.Let's look at the 2 heat sink.Here you can also see ASUSTEK ideas.First, on ASUSTEK's mini-ITX motherboard, it is directly above the chipset than before..We have adopted a unique layout that stacks 2 slots and audio boards.This is also inherited by Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi.However, since the CPU socket became LGA1700 and became vertical, this part is also slightly slim.In addition, the second M, which was previously on the back of the motherboard.The two slots move to this part, resulting in a three -stage structure, and the height is beyond the VRM heat sink.
チップセット上の構造物は2段から3段になったLet's look at the three -stage structure in detail.First of all, the bottom layer is a chipset and its heat sink.The next layer is M.2 (chipset connection side), audio, and substrate with various terminals.The motherboard is connected by a connector.The layer following this is the CPU connection side M.The motherboard is connected by a riser cable on the board for 2.M.The two slots have thermal pads on both sides of the front and back, and have a small gap in each layer to provide heat dissipation.In addition, it is a structure where heat sinks are placed on the surface layer.
2段目のM.2・オーディオ・各種インターフェース基板と3段目のM.2基板（裏面がヒートシンク）、そして手前が表層のヒートシンクM.2 SSDの固定はツールフリーの「M.2 Q-LATCH」を採用チップセットとそのヒートシンクTwo M.Both slots are PCI Express 4.It supports 0 x4 (the chipset connection side is Serial ATA 3.Supports 0).However, there are some gaps in each layer, so high -speed M with a large fever..When two SSDs are installed, whether they can be used without thermal slot ring depends on the cooling skills.Considering this shape, the ideal is probably a combination with a top -flow CPU cooler.In recent years, some simple water -cooled CPU coolers have small -diameter fans on the head pump.
ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360は36cmクラスの簡易水冷CPUクーラーだがポンプ部にファンを搭載しているので本製品のM.2タワーの冷却に効果ありと思われる
Serial ATA 3.For 0 ports, Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi uses a unique implementation method.Serial ATA 3 for MINI-ITX motherboard.0 ports are parts that require a relatively large space, but those who want expandability want to be equipped with a lot.In Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming Wifi, Serial ATA 3.0 ports x 4, front terminal header, speaker header, and LED header are settled into a sub -substrate, and the space problem has been solved by layout vertically to the motherboard.
Serial ATA 3.0ほかの端子を垂直配置のサブ基板化。ASUS Q-Connectorのようにまず配線してからマザーボードに装着できるのでPCの組み込みもラクになるAnd let's touch the memory and extension slots.PCI Express 5.0 X16 slots will of course want the next generation of DDR5 memory than the existing DDR4 memory.Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi also uses DDR5 memory.PCI Express 5.The 0 X16 slot and the DDR5 memory slot are SMT (surface implementation) and reinforced as well as other products.
DDR5メモリスロットやPCI Express 5.0 x16スロットはSMTとなり、密着度を補う補強もあるEquipped with Thunderbolt 4.Dreams spread to expandability
Attention is 2 with the back panel.5GBE LAN terminal, Wi-Fi 6E antenna terminal, and two Thunderbolt 4 terminals.Needless to say, the previous two are high -speed network standards that are becoming standard for middle range or higher from the previous generation.
2.5GbEチップのIntel「I225-V」Wi-Fi 6EモジュールのIntel「Wi-Fi 6E AX210」Thunderbolt 4 is a familiar high -speed data transfer interface for creative users, and can connect various external peripherals such as docks and high -speed external SSDs.Despite the disadvantage of mini-ITX, it is quite fulfilling in terms of expandability.
In addition, the Cypress Semiconductor's USB Power Delivery controller "CYPD6227" was also installed on the board.Looking at the specifications of Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi, it seems that it is used for this because the 4 terminal of Thunderbolt 4 terminal supports power supply of up to 5V x 3A.
Thunderbolt 4チップのIntel「JHL8540」USB PDコントローラのCypress「CYPD6227」The audio chips are made of REALTEK "ALC4080", and the amplifier is a hardware configuration such as SAVITECH "SV3H712" and nichicon audio -grade products for condensers.In addition to this, the software is equipped with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III.
オーディオコーデックはRealtek「ALC4080」Savitechのアンプチップ「SV3H712」オーディオコンデンサはニチコン製バックパネルのオーディオ端子はLEDを仕込んでいるNooproblem on Core i9-12900K.You can challenge the high end to the fullest
When assembling Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi as a practical PC, when combining a particularly compact case, it is not the top of the CPU, GPU, SSD, etc.It would be a natural flow to take.Nevertheless, this time, I would like to see if the finish of this unit as a motherboard is comparable to use in combination with the top CPU and high -end GPU.
The equipment used was based on the Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi, combined with the Core i9-12900K, which is the highest rank of the 12th generation Core, and the ASUS ROG RYUJIN II 360 with the cooling.Although it is a barracked state, the Ryujin II 360 has a small -diameter fan on the water -cooled head, and the VRM is the airflow.In addition, the video card is combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition to increase the performance of the entire system.The memory used the DDR5-4800 module in 8GB x 2 pieces.
今回の検証ではASUS ROG Ryujin II 360を使用した。ただ、36cmクラスの簡易水冷CPUクーラーを搭載できるMini-ITXケースはまれ。Mini-ITXのサイズ感を活かすなら、パーツ選びはよくよく検討しながら進めたい液晶を装備し、カバー内にファンも内蔵する水冷ヘッドはかなり大型。Mini-ITXの本機に取り付けると周囲の余裕はかなりなくなる。小型ケースと水冷または大型空冷を組み合わせるなら組み立て手順にも注意が必要Let's look at the benchmark.First, from the classic PCMark 10, Procyon, and Cinebench R23.The OS all used Windows 11.
PCMark 10のスコア。左はExtended、右はStandardのもの。各ワークロードともに前世代より順当にスコアを伸ばしているCore i9-12900Kの実力は十分に本マザーでも発揮できているUL Procyon Photo Editing Benchmark。総合スコアは9,000越えを果たしている。Mini-ITXマザーであっても影響は感じられないCINEBENCH R23のスコア。Core i9-11900Kから大きく伸び、シングル、マルチともにRyzen 9 5950Xを上回る水準にWith the benchmark so far, you can see that Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi can bring out performance without any problems with the Core i9-12900K boost.
In addition, both PCMark 10 and Procyon are a relatively long benchmark, but what about long -time operations of benchmarks with a higher CPU load rate?We performed Cinebenchhh R23 tests continuously and measured VRM temperature and CPU clock.
CINEBENCH R23のMulti Core Test実行中のVRM/CPU温度推移（10分間）CINEBENCH R23のSingle Core Test実行中のVRM/CPU温度推移（10分間）The accuracy is only as short as the CPU clock fluctuation control, so the accuracy is only reasonable, but the CPU clock of the Multi Core test is generally 4 in the P core..I was able to maintain 9GHz and I couldn't see any depressed scenes.On the other hand, the VRM temperature increased over time, but was suppressed below 60 ° C.The Single Core side has a CPU clock on the benchmark 4.9GHz ~ 5.It has changed at 1GHz, while the VRM temperature is about 45 to 46 ° C during the benchmark.Neither of both of them had thermal slot ring flags throughout the measurement.
Let's look at the 3DMark Overall in the combination with GeForce RTX 3070 TI.Fire Strike was 33916 points and Time Spy was 14945 points.If you have a combination with GeForce RTX 3070 TI, you will get a comfortable gaming PC that can get enough frame rate even in the high quality setting of WQHD super.
3DMarkのスコア。左はFire Strike、右はTime SpyFinally, M at the storage benchmark.2 I want to see the chipset temperature at the same place as the SSD temperature.For measurement at room temperature 25 ° C, the benchmark used was a Full System Drive BenchMark in Storage Benchmark of PCMark 10.
PCMark 10 Storage Benchmark実行中のSSDおよびチップセット温度推移（75分間）As shown in the graph, M.2 SSDs are up to 61 ° C and chipsets are up to 64 ° C.If it is a top flow, M.The airflow arrives at the two tower parts, and the temperature does not rise to the danger range.However, this time it is measured in a barrack state.When actually incorporating, I would like to carefully consider the air in the case to circulate smoothly.Also, for systems that require speed, PCI Express 4.Pci Express 3 with a small heat generation for data storage.0 and Serial ATA 3.I want to think about a combination of storage that is not stuffy, such as 0.
Aim for Little Monster PC!Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming Wifi is a challenge from ASUS
ROG STRIX Z690-I Gaming WiFi supports the latest interface that can be used with the 12th generation Core and Intel Z690 chipset, and can fully draw out its performance even in combination with Core i9-12900K, which is basically small.The negative performance in terms of performance was not seen within the test range.Like Thunderbolt 4, there is no compromise just because it is small, such as having an interface for high-end users to compensate for the scalability of mini-ITX.
Let's talk about the price.The mini-ITX motherboard itself is more expensive than the ATX class, but the Intel Z690 has a higher price in terms of technical and parts.Since this product is a ROG STRIX series, the actual selling price is around 60,000 yen.However, it is not a product that aims for cost performance in the first place, but a highly hobby model among self -made PCs.The basic equipment and basic performance are sufficient, and the planning of how to make use of the size of mini-ITX is the key.Rog Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi is a very challenging motherboard to how much performance can be enhanced with a small PC.