CPU-Z is a freeware application that has been around for over 20 years. Modern CPUs contain a set of instructions, that when activated, provide a wealth of information about the processor: brand, model, number of cores, cache levels, and so on. In addition to the brains of the computer, it also displays similar information about the motherboard and system memory, including:
- Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels
- Mainboard and chipset
- Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD)
- Real time measurement of each core's internal frequency, memory frequency
CPU-Z also contains a simple CPU benchmark and stress test; you can upload your results onto their website and share your statistics.
The Android version of CPU-Z reports information about your mobile devices:
- SoC (System on a Chip) name, architecture, clock speed for each core
- System information : device brand & model, screen resolution, RAM, storage.
- Battery information : level, status, temperature, capacity
- Sensors
CPU
- Name and number
- Core stepping and process
- Package
- Core voltage
- Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier
- Supported instruction sets
- Cache information
Mainboard
- Vendor, model and revision
- BIOS model and date
- Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor
- Graphic interface
Memory
- Frequency and timings
- Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table
System
- Windows and DirectX version
Why is CPU-Z so popular?
CPU-Z is popular among PC enthusiasts as it offers up to date, detailed, and accurate data about the hardware found in your computer. CPU-Z is a relatively simple application that does well what it's supposed to do.
What's one favorite CPU-Z feature?
CPU-Z offers a hardware validation feature. With just a click you will receive a link with all your system specs that you can share with others. You can use this report to show proof of your hardware and its capabilities, or just as a record of your system's status at any given time.
Is CPU-Z's benchmark any good?
CPU-Z is first and foremost a system information and monitoring tool. The included benchmark is a good simple tool, but it's not meant to be thorough. Cinebench is a more comprehensive CPU benchmark, you can also check out our guide on benchmark and hardware analysis tools apps.
Can CPU-Z be used to overclock my PC?
CPU-Z is not intended to be an overclocking tool, however through its SPD tab you can overclock your RAM.
What's New
- Intel Arc B580 GPU.
- Intel Arrow Lake-U preliminary support.
- Improved support of Intel Lunar Lake.
- Intel Q870, B860, H810, W880, HM870, WM890, WM880 chipsets.
- CAMM2 memory modules type.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (Granite Ridge).
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, Ultra 7 275HX/265HX/255HX, Ultra 5 245HX/235HX (Arrow Lake-HX).
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H/255H, Ultra 5 235H/225H (Arrow Lake-H).
- Intel Core 7 160HL, 150HL, 160UL, 150UL, 150U (Raptor Lake).v
- Intel Core 5 130HL, 120HL, 130UL, 120U (Raptor Lake).
- Intel Core 3 100HL, 100UL, 100U (Raptor Lake).
- CUDIMM DDR5 memory.
Android Release Notes
- MediaTek MT6833, MT6896, MT6985, MT6765X (Helio G36).
- ARM Cortex-X1C, Cortex-A34, Cortex-R52, Cortex-M23, Cortex-M33, Cortex-A65AE, Cortex Neoverse V2.
- Google Tensor G1 and G2.
- ARM Cortex-A715, Cortex-X3, Cortex-A78AE, Cortex-A78C (1.42).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (1.41).
- HiSilicon Kirin 810 (1.41).
- MediaTek MT6779 (Helios P90/P95) (1.41).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (1.40).
- Sansung Exynos 2100 and 1080(1.40).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, 765G and 768 (Kryo 475) (1.39).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (Kryo 570) (1.39).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 and 730 (Kryo 470 and 465) (1.39).
- MediaTek Helio G90 (MT6785) (1.39).
- HiSilicon Kirin 990 and Kirin 9000 (1.39).
- ARM Cortex-X1 (1.39).
- Samsung Exynos 980/990 (1.38).
- MediaTek MT6768 (1.38).
- ARM Cortex-A65, Cortex-A78, Cortex-A76AE, Neoverse N1 & E1 (1.38).
- Fix validation issue (1.37).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 710/712 and 425 (1.36).
