Futuremark PCMark Vantage 1.0.0.0	Source: FutureMark

PCMark® Vantage is the first objective hardware performance benchmark for PCs running 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows Vista. PCMark Vantage is perfectly suited for benchmarking any type of Windows Vista PC from multi media home entertainment systems and laptops to dedicated workstations and hi-end gaming rigs. Regardless of whether the benchmarker is an artist or an IT Professional, PCMark Vantage shows the user where their system soars or falls flat, and how to get the most performance possible out of their hardware. PCMark Vantage is easy enough for even the most casual enthusiast to use yet supports in-depth, professional industry grade testing.

Futuremark PCMark Vantage 1.0.0.0 Overall: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3724 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3778 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3702 Memory: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3163 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3199 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3253 TV and Movies: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 2642 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 2641 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 2731 Gaming: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3894 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3822 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3830 Foxconn A690GM2MA-RS2H (AMD 690G 200/800 GF 8800TS) 3800.6969 Music: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3901 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3910 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3949 Communications: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3073 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3135 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3064 Productivity: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3476 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3401 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 3481 HDD: Points Ranking Foxconn A7DA-S (790GX 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 4130 Biostar TF8200 A2+ (GF8200 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 4290 ECS A780GM-A (AMD 780G 200/800 GF 8800GTS) 4146

The ECS A780GM-A actually comes out on top for the majority of the PCMark Vantage test. So where does that leave the A780GM-A motherboard, is it a good upgrade option or a motherboard to be avoided at all costs? The final word, next on PCSTATS.