Need to identify a graphics card or see how its temperature changes under load? GPU-Z shows hardware details and live sensor readings, with separate views for card information and monitoring.
The Graphics Card tab identifies the installed GPU
GPU-Z’s Graphics Card tab gathers specifications such as the GPU name, codename, memory type and size, bus width, BIOS version, driver version, and clock speeds. The Bus Interface field shows the graphics card’s connection details; its displayed link state can change with power-saving behavior, so the value may differ while the card is idle and under load.
Use the Lookup button to open the TechPowerUp GPU database entry when one is available. That gives you a way to compare the detected model details with a reference for the card.
Sensors shows how readings change under load
The Sensors tab updates readings while the GPU is running. Depending on the graphics card and the sensors it exposes, the list can include temperature, GPU load, memory use, fan speed, clock speeds, and other operating data.
For a temperature or performance check, keep this tab open while starting a game or graphics workload. The changing values show whether temperature, clocks, and utilization rise during that activity. Enable sensor logging to record readings to a file for later examination; available readings differ between cards.
- Follow temperature and fan-speed changes during a workload.
- Record sensor data to a log file for later review.
Capture the current GPU-Z view
GPU-Z includes a screenshot control for saving an image of the program window. This can preserve the card details or sensor readings visible during a check, alongside the log when you need a record of changing values.
The Graphics Card and Sensors tabs serve different checks: use the first to confirm what hardware and memory are detected, then the second to observe how the card behaves while an application is running.
Pros
- Displays GPU, memory, clock, and driver details in one view
- Tracks live temperatures, clocks, fan speed, and utilization
- Can log sensor readings to a file
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can GPU-Z monitor graphics card temperature while a game is running?
Yes. The Sensors tab displays live temperature readings and other available sensor data while the GPU is under load.
Can GPU-Z save sensor readings for later?
Yes. Enable sensor logging to record readings to a file.
Where can I find the graphics card’s memory and driver details?
Open the Graphics Card tab to view memory specifications, driver information, and other GPU details.