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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.[2] The program is used for checking hardware components in a quick way.[3]

Overview

CPU-Z is a freeware tool that is supported in Windows and Android.[4] 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][5] 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.[6]

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[5][7]

Security

In April 2026, CPUID’s website that hosts CPU-Z downloads was compromised for several hours before the issue was fixed.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ “CPU-Z 2.19”. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  2. ^ “CPU-Z”. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Zak, Robert (February 11, 2021). “How to use CPU-Z: the complete guide”. TechRadar. Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  4. ^ “CPU-Z”. CPUID. Retrieved April 11, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b Mills, Matt (June 25, 2021). “CPU-Z User Manual to Get the Most Out of It”. itigic.com. Retrieved April 11, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Meyers, Mike (2007). Mike Meyers’ A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. p. 51. ISBN 9780071510950.
  7. ^ “CPU-Z User Guide” (PDF). MSI. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  8. ^ Evanson, Nick (April 10, 2026). “CPUID’s download page has been hacked, with its popular processor and PC info tools replaced with links to files containing malware (Update: Fixed)”. PCGamer. Archived from the original on April 11, 2026. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
  9. ^ “CPUID website hacked: users report HWMonitor and CPU-Z delivering malware”. Cybernews. April 10, 2026.

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