CPU-Z 2.17 – Free CPU and PC Hardware Information Tool

CPU-Z is a freeware system information utility designed to gather detailed data about essential components of your computer system. It provides users with accurate insights into their CPU, motherboard, memory, and other hardware parts, making it an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to understand their PC’s technical specifications.

The program features a user-friendly interface that simplifies access to important hardware information. It efficiently identifies both recognized and previously unknown components, which helps users diagnose compatibility issues or verify system details. Whether you are troubleshooting, benchmarking, or upgrading your PC, CPU-Z provides quick and precise results.

One of CPU-Z’s main advantages is that it does not require installation. You can run it directly after downloading, without worrying about leftover files or registry entries. This portable design makes it ideal for technicians and users who prefer to keep their systems clean and lightweight.

The tool displays comprehensive mainboard information, including vendor, model, BIOS version, chipset, and graphics interface. These details help users ensure their motherboard and firmware are up to date and compatible with their hardware setup. It even includes sensor data for monitoring temperature and voltage levels.

CPU-Z also offers detailed memory information, including frequency, timings, and module specifications retrieved through SPD. It also lists software-related data, including the installed Windows and DirectX versions, offering a complete overview of both hardware and software environments in one place.

CPU-Z collects and shows the following:

• The processor identifies numbers, codenames, processes, packages, and cache ranges.
• Mainboard and chipset.
• Memory type, size, timings, and module specs (SPD).
• Real-time measurement of every core’s inner frequency and memory frequency.

CPU-Z operates with minimal impact on your system, requiring only small amounts of CPU and memory resources. During testing, it delivered accurate hardware information while operating smoothly, without causing Windows to hang, crash, or show error messages. This makes it a reliable choice even for users running older operating system versions, ensuring that everyone can safely monitor and analyze their PC components.