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This time, we're going to take a look at the ASUS high-performance motherboard that perfectly supports the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU. Intel has rebranded the Core i series, which has been around for over a decade, and has now released mobile processors, which have been introduced as AI laptops, for desktops. The Series 2 CPU has improved IPC and built-in graphics performance, as well as NPU boost and AI calculation performance, making it an optimized processor for a variety of uses. Of course, the series continues the legacy of the Intel Core series by using the same suffixes as the consumer K, Non-K, and F.

The Intel 225F is a model without integrated graphics, making it an economical choice for consumers who are using a separate external graphics card. With a relatively reasonable price, it can take advantage of AI acceleration to deliver excellent performance in real-time streaming or work, and it can effectively perform a variety of multitasking based on improved power efficiency. This time, we assembled a cost-effective computer for work by combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 2 225F CPU with the ASUS B860 motherboard.

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI motherboard, which we'll be looking at in the review, offers a variety of features for AI support, and has excellent connectivity and expandability with up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with a clock speed of 9066MT/s, the latest PCIe Gen5-based interface, and Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity. Together with the Intel 225F, you can assemble a computer with a more comfortable environment with an external graphics card. As you can see from the product name, this model is an ASUS motherboard from the ROG STRIX series, and is optimized for gaming and high-performance tasks.

Looking at the package contents, in addition to the basic components such as the ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI motherboard, SATA cable, user manual, and assembly screws, it also provides a high-performance antenna that supports Wi-Fi 7, and you can see that it has a next-generation interface based on PCIe 5.0 as well as wireless connectivity. As befits a gaming lineup, it also provides ROG straps and sticker decorations to capture the ROG sensibility.

This ASUS motherboard B860-G GAMING WIFI model is a white concept motherboard, with a white color PCB, I/O armor, and silver aluminum heatsink to create a bright and cheerful motherboard design. It's an ASUS white motherboard with a different feel from the PRIME lineup, and although it's an M-ATX form factor product with a B series chipset that can be a bit lacking, it differentiates itself with a full-cover heatsink, wireless chipset, and onboard LEDs, boasting a very high level of perfection. To emphasize the gaming sensibility of ROG STRIX, the heatsink and PCB patterns are accented, and the M-ATX form factor motherboard is designed to be selected for minimalist and clean high-performance PC assembly at a price that matches the price range.

This ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI computer motherboard is a high-performance model with a 14+1+2+1 phase power supply configuration that supports a maximum power supply of 80A per phase. With a digital power supply design, power can be distributed stably with two 8-pin auxiliary power connectors, and with a dual thick heatsink covering the power supply, a high-end alloy choke, and an 8-layer PCB design based on durable capacitors, it guarantees AI-optimized performance and stable overclocking support. The socket uses LGA1851 to perfectly support the Intel Core Ultra 200S series powered by CPU, GPU, and NPU, realizing powerful performance as an AI PC.

For RAM memory, it uses 4 DDR5 slots and supports up to 9,066(O.C) MT/s memory modules and a generous 256GB memory configuration with XMP and AEMP III memory profile settings. Looking at the QVL list, you can see that most manufacturer's RAM memory is operating stably at speeds of 8,000 or higher, and based on this, more stable RAM overclocking is possible, making it easier to improve computer performance.

This model supports ultra-high-speed system operation based on PCIe 5.0. The top x16 expansion slot uses a SafeSlot fixing bracket to withstand the weight of the latest graphics cards, and it is fully compatible with NVIDIA's RTX50 series graphics cards and AMD RX90 series graphics cards. Similarly, the M.2_1 slot also supports PCIe Gen5, allowing you to take advantage of both next-generation interface-based graphics cards and SSDs. Uniquely, the ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI motherboard is an M-ATX product, but it can accommodate up to 4 M.2 SSDs, and it also supports 4 SATA, making it highly expandable.

The M.2_1 slot, which supports the PCIe 5.0x4 interface, has a thick SSD heatsink, and the 3 M.2 slots, which support the PCIe 4.0 interface, use a full-cover heatsink to maintain the M2 NVMe SSD at an optimal temperature for stable performance.

The I/O port is equipped with one HDMI and one DP port each for built-in graphics video output, and USB ports that support Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen2 interfaces allow input devices to access and transmit data at high speeds. In particular, as a high-end model, it features a DIY-optimized design and ASUS's unique Q-series features for easy PC assembly.

It supports Q-RELEASE and Q-LATCH, which allow you to easily install and remove graphics cards and M.2 SSDs, and it also supports Q-LED, which allows you to monitor the computer's status at a glance, BIOS FLASHBACK, which allows you to quickly reset BIOS settings to their default values and update the BIOS without installing memory or a CPU, and other innovative technologies unique to the high-end lineup. Overall, it's a model that provides a satisfactory user experience based on decent power supply and computer performance, as well as better assembly convenience.

This time, we assembled a gaming and work computer with an ASUS B860 motherboard and DDR5 memory to examine the benchmark performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 225K, which can be used without burden. Entering the BIOS for simple system settings, you can see the UEFI interface decorated with the ROG design. The BIOS is intuitively designed to allow you to monitor the current status of the system, as well as configure computer components such as CPU and RAM, as well as voltage adjustment, power usage, and connected devices such as cooling fans.

ASUS ROG is optimized for high-performance systems, so you can improve system performance more easily with EZ System Tuning. In addition, it provides Intel's default recommended power usage profile, allowing users to flexibly adjust the balance between performance, power consumption, and temperature according to their preferences, and with AI overclocking, you can profile the CPU and cooling performance to push the system to its limits, making it very convenient to operate the system according to the situation. In particular, ASUS is an AI PC motherboard with automated AI solutions such as AI Advisor, AI Networking II, and AEMP III that continuously optimize performance and enable smooth use.

Performance Preferences are divided into Intel and ASUS recommended settings, and PL1 and PL2 are maintained at the CPU and motherboard support limits, respectively, to ensure maximum performance in a more efficient way. In the review, we applied Intel's recommended values to compare Intel CPU performance together.

We checked the core performance through a benchmark program to check the CPU recognition and basic performance. In the 3DMARK CPU test, Max threads recorded 9,302 points, and in CPU MARK, it showed a score of over 30,000 points, confirming that it is showing considerable power efficiency at Intel's default and performance recommended values.

In particular, the Intel 225F CPU does not have built-in graphics, but it can take advantage of the NPU and NPU Boost, which provide powerful AI performance. If you also run tests such as Geekbench AI, you can see that the processor actually shows improved performance in each benchmark, and you can see the overwhelming AI performance when using the NPU that supports AI acceleration. Of course, the ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI motherboard can effectively improve system performance by overclocking the NPU by up to 24% through the convenient NPU Boost function.

Based on this, comparing Intel and ASUS recommended values, we were able to confirm a noticeable core performance difference of about 9% or more in each test. The processor-based performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 225F is set to 65W, and the maximum turbo performance is set to 121W. If you run a full load test through the OCCT power test for about 30 minutes, you can see that it is stably drawing out the maximum turbo performance.

Finally, we looked at the computer temperature based on the overall test results. When using a 3-row all-in-one liquid cooler as the CPU cooler, the value measured through the software recorded a maximum of 63 degrees, and the power supply temperature was 44 degrees, confirming the powerful power supply cooling performance that can stably support not only the Intel 225F used in the review, but also high-end processors. Depending on the processor, you can efficiently configure the cooling device to achieve a balanced performance of CPU temperature, computer noise, and optimal performance, and through this, you can assemble a quieter gaming computer or a stable AI work computer.

So, we took a look at the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU and the ASUS B860 motherboard ASUS ROG STRIX B860-G GAMING WIFI. It provides automated performance enhancement features through memory clocks of up to 9066 MT/s, DIMM Flex, and AI overclocking guides, and the PCIe Gen5 next-generation interface and AI solutions are installed to use the system more effectively. It fully supports the Intel Core Ultra 200S series and is a motherboard for AI PCs equipped with the latest AI solutions, and it also provides specialized audio functions, stylish design, and lighting effects that are characteristic of the ROG Strix gaming lineup, allowing you to assemble a cleaner white concept high-performance computer. Therefore, if you are looking for an Intel next-generation white motherboard that has both performance and tuning capabilities, we would like to recommend this product, which you can find more reasonably.

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2025-03-07