Storage Performance
Linear Read
When it comes to linear read rates, the Z170-Gaming K3 records excellent performance in M.2 testing and easily surpassed many alternative products. The USB 3.0 and SATA results were fairly average though and could be improved.
Linear Write
At first glance, the motherboard’s linear write capabilities look fairly worrying and towards the lower end spectrum. However, it’s important to note that the deficit in M.2 testing is very small and a slight increase on another run could bring it into a mid-table ranking. On another note, the SATA performance is very good and the joint best score we’ve seen.
