As computer processor speeds continue to climb like Sherpas, it's just a matter of time until your computer struggles to keep the processor supplied with data and instructions, unless, of course, the system memory bandwidth increases appropriately. Raw bandwidth is where we expect the RDRAM memory interface to excel, and SiSoft Sandra is just the tool to measure this performance. Using a combination of calculations, Sandra reports an average for both the CPU and the FPU. Between the increased front side bus speed and the RDRAM, there should be some impressive bandwidth increases.

The Dual-Channel RDRAM performed well as expected for all three boards. ASUS' came out tops with MSI's falling just a little short of the Intel board's score.

Impressive FPU bandwidth scores for all three boards were achieved. Again the ASUS board came out on top.