Which CPU, motherboard and RAM are actually inside this PC? The free CPU-Z identifies them in seconds. CPUID’s utility organizes those details into component-specific tabs, with additional screens for memory modules, graphics hardware, and CPU checks.
What can you learn from the CPU tab?
The CPU tab identifies the processor and presents details such as its name, code name, package, and supported instruction sets. It also shows the core voltage and current operating frequency. Core speed, multiplier, and bus speed make it possible to see how the processor is running at the time of the check.
Cache information appears on the same tab, including cache levels and sizes. These readings are handy when confirming a processor model or documenting its specifications during a hardware check.
Where are motherboard and memory details shown?
The Mainboard tab reports the motherboard manufacturer and model, along with chipset and BIOS details. That information can help identify a board before looking up compatible parts or recording the system configuration.
CPU-Z separates general memory information from module-specific data:
- Memory shows the installed memory type, total size, channel configuration, and operating frequency.
- SPD displays information stored on each memory module, including its manufacturer and supported timing profiles.
How can you check graphics hardware or share a result?
The Graphics tab identifies the graphics adapter and presents its main hardware details. CPU-Z also includes a Bench tab for checking CPU performance, plus a validation feature that submits a system configuration to CPU-Z Validator. That validation record gives enthusiasts a way to share verified hardware details.
For a local record, CPU-Z can save a report as a text or HTML file.
Pros
- Shows processor model, clock speed, multiplier, and cache details
- Displays motherboard chipset and BIOS information
- SPD tab reports details for individual memory modules
- Includes CPU benchmarking and online validation
Cons
- Does not provide temperature or fan-speed readings
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Does CPU-Z show processor temperature?
No. CPU-Z reports processor and other component specifications, but it does not provide temperature or fan-speed readings.
What does the SPD tab show?
It reports information stored on individual memory modules, including manufacturer details and supported timing profiles.
Can CPU-Z save hardware information to a file?
Yes. It can save a system report in text or HTML format.