| Screenshot | CPU-Z.png |
|---|---|
| Developer | CPUID |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Android |
| Size | 4.60 MB |
| Language | English, Chinese |
| Genre | System profiler |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html |
CPU-Z is a freeware system profiling and monitoring software developed by CPUID. It provides information about central processing unit, RAM, motherboard chipset, and other hardware features of a modern personal computer or Android device.[1]
Overview
CPU-Z is a freeware tool that is supported in Windows and Android.[2] It identifies various hardware components, and thus assists in identifying certain components; particularly the core revision and RAM clock rate. When the program is opened, it shows a CPU tab screen initially. It also provides information on the system's GPU.[3][4] The program is used for checking hardware components in a quick way.[3] While CPU-Z is a system profiler software, it may not always display complete or accurate information about hardware components due to variations of CPUs, chipsets, BIOS, and motherboard.[5]
Features
The program provides tabs and features for:
- CPU - provides processor name, package, code names, and core speed
- Mainboard - shows motherboard manufacturer, model names, BIOS information, and chipset
- Memory - shows memory types, size and frequency
- SPD - provides information about memory modules and specifications, with frequency and sizes
- Graphics - shows GPU name, memory sizes, and code name
- Bench - provides CPU benchmarks, of which users can also do processor tests
- About - shows the program version, and tools that includes saving reports[4][6]
See also
References
- ^ "CPU-Z". U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Archived December 13, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ "CPU-Z". CPUID. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ Zak, Robert (February 11, 2021). "How to use CPU-Z: the complete guide". TechRadar. Archived November 16, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ Mills, Matt (June 25, 2021). "CPU-Z User Manual to Get the Most Out of It". itigic.com. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ Meyers, Mike (2007). Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. p. 51. ISBN 9780071510950.
- ^ "CPU-Z User Guide". MSI. Archived March 17, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
Further reading
- CNET Editors' review (December 2009)
- Softpedia review (October 2006)
- BenchmarkHQ review (2001)