Overclocking

Overclocking with the ZOTAC Z68-ITX WiFi proved not very easy, largely due to the limited cooling options we could employ. After assembling our own mounting hardware for our Corsair H70, we were left pleased with the results, which are very similar to other products we tested, with the end CPU frequency being 4.5 GHz. We must mention, however, that while we did hit the same clocks we found on other boards, this was the absolute limit for stability, while every other product we have tested will allow for much more with some careful coaxing. Also worth noting is that memory did not scale as well on the ZOTAC Z68-ITX WiFi for long-term usage, but this was 100% due to the lack of voltage options in BIOS. With "Super Overclock" printed on the PCB, we cannot easily accept the limited options, as it almost seems to be a false advertisement. We hope a revised BIOS will fix this problem.

Overclocked Performance Summary

Cinebench provided a substantial performance increase when over clocked, something that resounds true through the entire series of SandyBridge products.


Likewise, Super Pi 32m results proved the same as Cinebench, with substantial performance increases that are noticed on previous Intel platforms.


WPrime 1024M numbers further the results, showing that there is true power available when overclocking the ZOTAC Z68-ITX WiFi.


For a bit of 3D action, we fired up Code Master's F1 2010, to be unimpressed with the performance boost offered, compared to the other products, but at the same time, proves to highlight that the CPU is near optimal performance for this application, even at stock speeds.