Windows: Finding out the CPU – this is how

by Pramith

If you do not know which CPU is installed in your computer, you can find out very easily: Under Windows, you will find the most important information in the Task Manager and in the Control Panel.

Find out the CPU under Windows 11

There are different ways to view the processor on each version of Windows. We show one simple method for each.

  • In Windows 11, it’s very easy to get the info you want from the system information.
  • Open the Start menu and enter “System Information” in the search field.
    • Click on the suggested System Info app to launch it.
    • Next to the entry “Processor” is entered which CPU is installed in your PC.

    Windows 10 – how to find out the CPU

    In Windows 10, you can also find the information you need in the Windows settings

    • A very easy way to open the settings is to press the [Windows] + [i] keys at the same time.
    • In the settings you will find the information about the CPU under the item “System”.
    • Click on “Info” in the left menu, the device information is displayed – also the processor that is installed.
    • Alternatively, a right-click on the small Windows symbol in the lower left corner of the screen leads to the same destination. A context menu appears in which you click on “System”.
    • Once again, click on “Info” in the left menu to display the unit information.

    Display processor in Windows 8

    If you are using Windows 8 on your computer, you can also find out your CPU very easily here.

    • Open the Task Manager by pressing the key combination [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] and selecting “Task Manager”.
    • Go to “Performance” in the top menu bar.
    • Here you will now see a live diagram of the utilisation of your CPU and other important data below it. The exact name of the processor is shown right at the top.

    Find a CPU in Windows 7

    If you are using Windows 7 on your computer, you can also find out your CPU very easily through the control panel.

    • Open the Control Panel via the Start menu.
    • Click on “All Control Items” and then on “System”.
    • Here you get the name and clock frequency of your CPU.

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