What is CPU? Why must? check computer CPU? How to check CPU for laptop, computer? Is it simple? Follow the details in the article below with HC!
1. What is CPU?
Central Processing Unit abbreviated as CPU, is the central processing unit. For computers, the CPU is likened to the brain where all information, operations and data will be calculated and given commands to control all operations of the machine.
CPU is divided into 2 main blocks:
– Control block (CU – Control Unit): requests and operations from users are translated into machine language for processing.
– Calculation block (ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit): Mathematical & logical numbers are carefully calculated -> give results for further processing.
2. Instructions for checking CPUs of computers and laptops
Why check CPU of computer, laptop? This is a question asked by many users. The CPU test of laptop help you know exactly what hardware is being equipped. When you want to repair or replace, checking the CPU will make choosing a new CPU for your computer much simpler.
There are many ways to test CPU for computer:
– Check with Properties.
– Use the code “Dxdiag”.
– Use the “Msinfo32” command.
– Use Intel Power Gadget software.
– Use Command Prompt.
Using System Information.
– Use Task Manager.
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2.1. Check CPU with Properties
This is the simplest way to check CPU for laptops and computers.
Doing:
– Step 1:
+ Method 1: Right-click This PC (Windows 10) or My Computer (Windows7) on the desktop -> Select Properties.
+ Method 2: If you do not see this option on the screen, press the Windows + E key combination -> Find This PC or My Computer -> Right-click -> Select Properties.
– Step 2: The screen will display basic information about the computer. See CPU information in the System/Processor section.
2.2. How to see laptop cpu using “Dxdiag” code
The “Dxdiag” code helps you to check CPU information such as:
– Speed.
– Processor configuration.
It’s also very simple to do:
– Step 1: Click on the Start Menu (lower left corner of the screen) or use the keyboard shortcut Windows + R.
– Step 2: Type the command “Dxdiag” in the search bar -> Press Enter or OK.
– Step 3: The screen will display the DirectX Diagnostic Tool dialog box -> Information about laptop CPU is displayed in the Processor section (System Information section).
2.3. How to view the CPU of a computer or laptop with the command “Msinfo32”
This is similar to using the “Dxdiag” script. However, in addition to the speed and processor configuration parameters, you can see the number of CPU cores installed in the system.
Detailed operating instructions:
– Step 1: Press Windows + R key combination or click Start Menu.
– Step 2: Type the code “Msinfo32” -> Press Enter or OK.
– Step 3: The screen will display the dialog box System Information -> Check computer CPU in the Processor series.
2.4. Check computer CPU in Settings
This is one of the simplest and most useful ways to check CPU information on laptops and computers.
Doing:
– Step 1: Click Start Menu (located on the taskbar, lower left corner of the screen).
– Step 2: Click the Settings icon with a gear shape.
– Step 3: Select System -> Select About item in the left column and you will see the CPU’s information displayed in the Processor line.
2.5. Using Intel Power Gadget software
Intel Power Gadget is 3rd party software. With this software you can know a lot of information about CPU such as:
– Frequency, base speed of CPU.
– Check current CPU speed.
– CPU temperature.
– Energy consumption level.
Other information:
– Intel Power Gadget supported on platforms: Windows, MacOs, Linux.
In addition to Intel Power Gadget software, you can also use another software called CPU-Z to check CPU parameters.
2.6. Use Task Manager to check CPU for laptop
– Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + ESC to open Task Manager.
– Step 2: After the dialog box appears -> Select the Performance tab.
– Step 3: Select the CPU item and you will see CPU information (multiplier, number of threads, speed, configuration, …) displayed on the right hand side.
2.7. View computer CPU using System Information
– Step 1: Click the magnifying glass icon on the Taskbar -> Type “System Information”.
– Step 2: Select System Summary to check the computer CPU.
2.8. Using Command Prompt
The CPU tests for laptops in this way are also very simple.
– Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box.
– Step 2: Type “cmd” and select OK.
– Step 3: Enter the command “WMIC CPU Get DeviceID,NumberOfCores,NumberOfLogicalProcessors” in the Command Prompt window.
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– Step 4: Check the CPU multiplier and thread count.
+ Number Of Cores: is the number of multipliers.
+ Number Of Logical Processors: the number of processing threads.
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