Hardware identification
Identify the exact hardware
in your computer.
CPU-Z helps you identify and verify the processor, motherboard, memory, and graphics installed in your PC—without opening the case. Clear system information for builds, upgrades, and hardware inventory.
From CPU name and cores to motherboard model, BIOS version, RAM frequency, SPD, and GPU specs, CPU-Z is built for accurate component model detection and hardware verification.
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Central intent: know what is installed
The goal of CPU-Z is simple: help users identify and verify the exact hardware and specifications installed in their computer. Whether you bought a used PC, need a support report, or want to confirm a RAM kit, you get a read-only inventory of real components.
CPU-Z does not change voltages or BIOS settings. It focuses on hardware identification, specification lookup, and optional benchmarking so you can document what you have with confidence.
CPU-Z hardware identification
Core topics for detecting and verifying the components that define your system.
Processor identification
Detect CPU name, family, cores, threads, stepping, technology, and package so you know exactly which processor is installed.
Motherboard identification
Read motherboard manufacturer, model, chipset, BIOS version, and BIOS date for board-level verification and upgrade planning.
RAM identification
Confirm RAM type, capacity, frequency, channels, timings, and SPD information slot by slot.
Graphics information
View GPU identification, memory, graphics interface, and basic GPU specifications for the active display adapter.
Hardware specification lookup
Look up component models and key specs in one place instead of guessing from retail labels or Device Manager alone.
CPU-Z system information
Collect a structured system information view you can export for support tickets, audits, or personal hardware inventory.
Hardware verification
Verify that advertised parts match what is actually installed—critical for used PCs, warranty claims, and build checkouts.
Component model detection & inventory
Build a reliable hardware inventory with detected model names across CPU, board, memory, and graphics.
Specification fields CPU-Z reports
Outer topics expand each hardware area into the concrete readings people search for.
Processor information
- CPU name
- CPU family
- CPU cores
- CPU threads
- CPU stepping
- CPU technology
- CPU package
Motherboard information
- Motherboard manufacturer
- Motherboard model
- Chipset
- BIOS version
- BIOS date
Memory information
- RAM type
- RAM capacity
- RAM frequency
- Memory channels
- Memory timings
- SPD information
Graphics information
- GPU identification
- GPU memory
- Graphics interface
- GPU specifications
Key detection features
Processor (CPU)
Name, number, code name, package, core voltage, real-time frequencies, and cache levels.
Mainboard
Manufacturer, model, chipset, BIOS version, and related sensor details.
Memory (RAM)
Type, size, internal frequency, timings, and SPD including slot-by-slot module details.
Graphics (GPU)
Display name, codename, clocks, and enough detail to confirm the active GPU.
How to verify your hardware with CPU-Z
- Open the profiler to start a read-only hardware scan in your browser session.
- Check processor identification fields: name, cores, threads, and related CPU details.
- Confirm motherboard manufacturer/model cues and review memory and graphics tabs.
- Compare readings against what you were sold or what Device Manager reports.
- Export a report or run the CPU benchmark if you also need a quick performance check.
CPU-Z remains read-only: it cannot change hardware settings or voltages. For deepest SPD and BIOS detail on Windows/Android, use the dedicated app alongside these guides.
Additional tools
Beyond identification, CPU-Z supports documentation and light performance checks:
- Real-time clocks: Monitor dynamic frequency changes and core clock behavior under load.
- System reports: Export specification details to .txt or .html for inventory and support.
- Benchmarking: Run a simple CPU benchmark to compare relative processor throughput.
Hardware identification guides
Step-by-step articles for CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, and verification workflows.
Basics
What Is CPU-Z?
CPU-Z is a free system profiling utility that reports processor, motherboard, RAM, and graphics details without changing settings.
Core
CPU-Z Hardware Identification
A practical overview of CPU-Z hardware identification—detecting models and specs so you can verify what is really installed.
Processor
How to Check CPU Information with CPU-Z
Learn how to read CPU name, cores, threads, stepping, and package details using CPU-Z processor identification.
Motherboard
How to Check Motherboard Model with CPU-Z
Use CPU-Z to identify motherboard manufacturer, model, chipset, and BIOS details for upgrades and support.
Memory
How to Check RAM Information with CPU-Z
Read RAM type, capacity, channels, timings, and SPD slot details in CPU-Z to verify your memory kit.
Memory
How to Find RAM Speed with CPU-Z
Learn how to find RAM speed in CPU-Z and correctly interpret DRAM frequency versus effective MT/s.
FAQ
- What is the main purpose of CPU-Z?
- To help users identify and verify the exact hardware and specifications installed in their computer—processor, motherboard, RAM, and graphics.
- Can CPU-Z change voltages or overclock my PC?
- No. CPU-Z is a read-only reporting utility and cannot change hardware settings or voltages.
- Which specs can I look up?
- Typical fields include CPU name/family/cores/threads, motherboard manufacturer/model/chipset/BIOS, RAM type/capacity/frequency/timings/SPD, and basic GPU identification.
- Is CPU-Z useful for hardware inventory?
- Yes. Exportable system reports make it easy to document component models for audits, support, or upgrade planning.
- Where can I learn how to read each tab?
- See the Blog for guides on CPU, motherboard, RAM speed, GPU information, and hardware verification.
Verify before you upgrade
Use CPU-Z for hardware identification, specification lookup, and verification—then keep a clean inventory of CPU, board, memory, and graphics. Read-only, practical, and built around the specs that matter.
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