How to Find CPU and GPU Brand and Model in Windows 11 & 10

Want to know the brand and model of the CPU and GPU in your current Windows system? Here’s how.

It may not be often, but there will be times when you need to find what kind of CPU and GPU your computer has. For example, to download compatible drivers, to check if a specific feature is supported by your CPU or GPU, or to plan an upgrade. Whatever your specific reason, Windows offers multiple ways to find your CPU and GPU brand and model. If needed, you can also use third-party tools such as HWiNFO to get comprehensive information about your system’s existing hardware, including the CPU and GPU.

In this tutorial, I will show you four easy ways to check the CPU and GPU details in your Windows system. Let’s get started.

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Find CPU and GPU Brand and Model Using Task Manager

The task manager in Windows shows the brand and model of both the CPU and GPU. Let me show you how to open and where to find the CPU and GPU details in the task manager.

1. Right-click on the Taskbar.
2. Select “Task Manager“.
3. Go to the “Performance” tab.
4. Select “CPU” on the left panel.
5. You will see the CPU brand name and model on the right page. In my case, I’m using an old Intel i5-4460 CPU.
6. For GPU, go to the “GPU” tab in the same “Performance” tab.
7. The GPU brand and model appear on the right page. In my case, the GPU is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super.

Once you have the info you need, close the Task Manager. That is all.

2. Check CPU and GPU Brand and Model Using System Info Tool

The system information tool in Windows gives you detailed information about all the hardware, components, and software in your system. Here’s how to use it to get the CPU and GPU details.

1. Press “Windows key + R” to open the Run dialog.
2. Type “msinfo32” and click “OK“.
3. Select “System Summary” on the left panel.
4. You will see the CPU brand and model next to “Processor” on the right panel.
5. Next, expand the “Components” tree and select “Display” on the left panel.
6. The GPU name and model will be next to “Name” on the right panel.

Once you have the required details, you can close the System Information tool.

3. DirectX Diagnostic Tool to Find CPU and GPU Information

DirectX diagnostic tool is another built-in tool in Windows 11 & 10 that gives you detailed information about hardware components in your system. Here’s how to open and use it to find the details we want.

1. Open the Run dialog by pressing the “Windows key + R” shortcut.
2. Type “dxdiag” and press “Enter“.
3. Go to the “System” tab.
4. You will see the CPU brand and model next to “Processor” under the “System Information” section.
5. Next, go to the “Display” tab.
6. You will see the GPU brand and model next to “Name” under the “Device” section.
7. (Optional) If you want to, you can save this information to a text file by clicking on the “Save all information” button.
8. Once have the info you needed, close the DirectX window.

Find CPU and GPU Brand and Model Using HWiNFO Tool

HWiNFO is a free and advanced tool that gives all the information in extreme detail about your system hardware. Here’ how to use it to find the details about your CPU and GPU.

Note: Administrator rights are required to install and use HWiNFO in Windows.

1. Go to this page and download the HWiNFO installer.
2. After downloading, open the File Explorer and go to the downloads folder.
3. Double-click the downloaded installer.
4. Follow the installation wizard to install the HWiNFO tool.
5. After installing, open the Start menu by pressing the “Windows key”.
6. Search for HWiNFO and click “Open“.
7. Make sure “Full mode” is selected in the dropdown menu and click “Start“.
8. Once the app opens, it shows the CPU brand, model, and other details under the CPU section.
9. The GPU brand, model, and other details are available under the GPU section.
10. Once you have the details, you can close the HWiNFO tool.

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That is all. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.

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