CPU-Z

by CPUID · System & hardware tools

FreeWindows

Shows detailed CPU, motherboard and RAM information.

Official download from cpuid.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens cpuid.com, CPUID's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is CPU-Z?

CPU-Z reports your processor, motherboard, memory and graphics details, including RAM speed and timings. CPUID's site has been compromised once in the past, so verify the file before running it.

Key features

  • CPU, cache and motherboard details
  • RAM speed and timings
  • Quick benchmark
  • Validation reports

Best for

  • Checking PC specs before an upgrade
  • Verifying RAM speed
  • Buying a used PC

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install CPU-Z

  1. 1Open the official CPU-Z download page on cpuid.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id CPUID.CPU-Z -e --source winget

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download CPU-Z safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on cpuid.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

CPU-Z alternatives

Other system & hardware tools apps, closest platform match first.

All system

FAQ

CPU-Z questions

Where can I download CPU-Z safely?

Download CPU-Z only from CPUID's official site at cpuid.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is CPU-Z free?

Yes. CPU-Z is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does CPU-Z work on Windows?

CPU-Z is available for Windows. Check CPUID's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install CPU-Z from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id CPUID.CPU-Z -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to CPU-Z?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full system & hardware tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.