Extreme P55: Four LGA 1156 Motherboards Over $250

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With better efficiency and more aggressive Intel Turbo Boost binning, LGA 1156-based processors could be the right choice for some high-end machines. We look at a few premium motherboards that make these builds possible. Do they best Intel's X58 platform?

Benchmark Results: Clear Sky And World In Conflict

MSI edges above EVGA at our lowest Clear Sky setting, while both Asus boards hold a top position by around 2%.

Increasing the detail levels allows EVGA to edge out MSI at our medium resolution, while Asus continues its small lead with both motherboards. Up to this point, it appears that the power-user-friendly P7P55D-E Premium provides better gaming performance than the “gamer’s choice” Maximum III Formula.

The P55 Classified 200 edges past the Maximus III Formula at our lower World in Conflict settings, while the P7P55D-E Premium keeps its lead across through the majority of tests.

Thomas Soderstrom
Thomas Soderstrom
Thomas Soderstrom is a Senior Staff Editor at Tom's Hardware US. He tests and reviews cases, cooling, memory and motherboards.