CPU Speed Windows

Windows

Open the System window. There are several ways that you can open this window quickly.

• Windows 7, Vista, XP - Right-click on Computer/My Computer in the Start menu and select "Properties". In Windows XP, you may need to click the "General" tab after selecting "Properties".

• Windows 8 - Right-click on the Start button and select "System".

• All Versions - Press ⊞ Win+Pause.

• Find the "Processor" entry. This will be located in the "System" section, beneath the Windows edition.

• Note the processor speed. Your processor model and speed will be displayed. The speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz). This is the speed of a single core of your processor. If your processor has multiple cores (most modern processors do), each core will be this speed.

• If your processor is overclocked, the actual speed may not be shown here. See the next section for details on finding your actual overclocked speed.

• Check how many cores your processor has. If you have a multi-core processor, the number of cores will not be displayed in this window. Multiple cores do not necessarily mean the programs will run faster, but it can be a big boost for programs designed for it.

• Press ⊞ Win+R to open the Run dialog box.

• Type dxdiag and press ↵ Enter. Click Yes if prompted to check your drivers.

• Find the "Processor" entry in the System tab. If your computer has multiple cores, you'll see the number in parentheses after the speed (e.g. 4 CPUs). This will let you know how many cores you have. Each core runs at approximately the same speed (there will always be minor variations)