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CPU-Z

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on December 22, 2009

CPU-Z yields an impressive data sheet of a computer system's functions and operations. By cutting out a lot of technical and manual searching, this handy freeware generates a list of information that computer lovers will find very helpful.

We had no trouble operating the program's interface since it had practically no command icons. The program is basically like reading a report, though one rich in information. Casual computer users probably won't get much from CPU-Z, since the information it presents is heavily data oriented. However, technophiles will love its attention to detail. The interface features seven tabs that catalog everything from your motherboard's chipset and manufacturer to your clock's technical details. In between, we were able to quickly find information about our PC's memory, cache, graphics, and SPD. CPU-Z lays everything out in easy-to-read tables full of highly technical terms and numbers. Seeking this information out through traditional methods would have taken much longer. The program, unfortunately, doesn't have any special features, though some accompanying charts and graphs would have been nice. Overall, this tool yields an impressive collection of raw data in an easy-to-ready format that makes it easy to use, too.

CPU-Z is freeware. Though those not well versed in technology may be turned off by all that data, computer lovers will discover a lot about their PCs. For them, CPU-Z is a must.

 
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Publisher's Description

From CPUID:

Find out everything about your computer you ever wanted to know with this program that gives you information such as processor name and vendor, core stepping and process, processor package, internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, partial overclock detection, and processor features including supported instructions sets. This program supports detection of the processor's core voltage, L2 bus width, support for two processors (in Windows NT/2000 only), and memory timing (CAS Latency, RAS to CAS, RAS Precharge).

What's new in this version: Version 1.59 support for VIA Nano 1000/2000/3000, Eden X2, Nano X2/X3, QuadCore and for Windows 8.

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  • All versions:

    4.4 stars

    out of 211 votes

    • 5 star: 138
    • 4 star: 50
    • 3 star: 9
    • 2 star: 1
    • 1 star: 13
  • Current version:

    4.2 stars

    out of 5 votes

    • 5 star: 2
    • 4 star: 2
    • 3 star: 1
    • 2 star: 0
    • 1 star: 0
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  • 5.0 stars

    "Love it, just what I was looking for!"

    January 21, 2012  |   By kcarr007

    Version: CPU-Z 1.59

    Pros

    It's great, I can get all the basic information that I need without rebooting the system and checking the BIOS string to ID the motherboard. The CPU, RAM. It's just what I was looking for.

    Cons

    No complaints.

    Summary

    Nice little app that allows you to see basic information about your system in one place and easy to understand.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Easy light install - works as specified"

    December 26, 2011  |   By techon707

    Version: CPU-Z 1.59

    Pros

    Small, light, easy install, all-in-one place reporting on stuff you would need to dig for.

    Cons

    None. Performs & reports as described.

    Summary

    I've added it to my IT toolkit and am using it often. Does exactly as intended. Very handy little tool. CNET review is accurate and thorough and I agree entirely with the editor's description. Recommended. T~

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  • 5.0 stars

    "It's goodm, shut up."

    December 17, 2011  |   By dynodeanmccabe

    Version: CPU-Z 1.59

    Pros

    Really it's too easy and good to use and a must have for your system so shut up and install it already. It's that good. Just updated within a month. Filled in the void from before.

    Cons

    Some specifics but can't really trace any other than the memory specs.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "They Should Call It CPU-Z LITE"

    December 7, 2011  |   By andyseaview

    Version: CPU-Z 1.59

    Pros

    Cpu-z is not a bad program, it will display some info on whats in your computer, so if you need some info on your computers memory or motherboard that you cant find in its owners manual, than just download cpu-z

    Cons

    Cpu-z is very lite on the information that it gives you about whats in your computer or whats running on your computer,

    Summary

    If you want a utility that reads your computer and displays information on whats in your computer than download the SPECCYS UTILITY BY PIRIFORM it will give you a lot more information about your computer, including hard drive and motherboard temperatures and your os product key and a lot more

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  • 4.0 stars

    "I would give 5-stars, but guarded by Defender!"

    December 1, 2011  |   By chemicalman588

    Version: CPU-Z 1.59

    Pros

    easy to use!

    Cons

    None that I know of!

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