CPU-Z data reveals impact of the memory crisis: 32GB and 64GB PCs decline as DDR4 makes a comeback
For the first time ever, PC RAM capacities are going in reverse
CPU-Z version 3 adds PC health checks to the classic system information tool
CPU-Z remains a favorite for checking processor, memory, and motherboard details, but version 3.01 makes it more useful for troubleshooting. The new Validator V3 can quickly scan for more than 100 potential issues, including overheating, outdated drivers, hardware problems, and bloatware.
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CPU-Z adds support for Panther Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and new memory form factors
CPU-Z 2.20.2 expands compatibility with upcoming Intel and AMD processors, including Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, Bartlett Lake, Ryzen AI Max, and Ryzen Pro. The release also adds support for Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs and new HUDIMM and HSODIMM memory.
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D drives 8-core CPU adoption past 6-core chips
Users are also upgrading to larger, higher resolution monitors
CPU-Z 2.15 adds support for the latest CPUs and GPUs
CPU-Z version 2.15 adds support for Ryzen AI Max, Ryzen AI series and Radeon RX 9070 GPUs. It also includes support for Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti and 5070, new GPU compute unit details in the Graphics tab and a new Validation Statistics page.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU-Z and Blender benchmarks underwhelm, but questions remain
Single-thread scores lag behind Raptor Lake, with full reviews incoming
Geekbench and CPU-Z leaks indicate slight clock boost and good performance increase for Core i5-14600K
i7-14700K also makes an appearance
CPU-Z adds support for the latest CPU and GPU flagships
CPU-Z now fully recognizes Intel's 6 Ghz Core i9-13900KS CPU, the entire Ryzen 7000 (non-K) series and the upcoming 7000X3D line, expected to be released in February.
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CPU-Z hits version 2.00
CPU-Z has now been around for 20+ years, providing a wealth of info on your PC hardware. The new version adds support for new Alder Lake laptop CPUs, Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 6000 APUs.
CPU-Z 1.97 adds support for Alder Lake processors
CPU-Z is a great freeware app that's been around for over 20 years. It provides detailed info about your hardware (Windows and Android), now updated to detect 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs and DDR5 RAM.