CPU-Z: 3 top alternatives in comparison
In this article we show you the top alternatives to CPU-Z. The popular program summarizes various hardware information in detail, temperatures and voltages can also be read out with it. However, some of the competitors offer additional features.
CPU-Z alternative 1: Speccy
Speccy is a top alternative to CPU-Z. The program shows you all important data in a clear menu. Your entire PC is scanned when the program starts and then displayed as a detailed data sheet. You can find Speccy as a free download here.
- The Speccy program does almost exactly the same thing as CPU-Z. The advantage here is the German translation and the minimalist look, because it gives you a very good overview.
- If you know and like the "CCleaner" tool, you will also like Speccy - the same developers were at work here. Therefore, the look is very similar.
CPU-Z alternative 2: HWiNFO
HWiNFO is a more detailed version of CPU-Z. If CPU-Z shows you too little information, HWiNFO may be worth a look. You can download HWiNFO here as 64bit and 32bit versions free of charge.
- HWiNFO is in fact not limited to the specification of any components of your PC. The program also checks your hardware for any errors and defects. HWiNFO thus also functions as a diagnostic tool.
- The design of HWiNFO is aimed more at purists and professionals. The menus are somewhat confusing, but show everything in great detail.
CPU-Z alternative 3: AIDA
AIDA is the successor to the Everest Home Edition. The program offers a tidy interface and lots of information about your PC. AIDA is also one of the few alternatives to CPU-Z that cost money. But if you really want to find out everything and attach great importance to the optics, you should download the 30-day trial version here. Alternatively, you can download the last completely free version of AIDA here.
- In addition to your hardware components, AIDA also shows you your installed programs. Also included is an uninstall tool that you can use to uninstall software from AIDA.
- The look is based on that of Speccy and is kept simple. This helps with the overview and the much information that is displayed.
CoreTemp: determine the temperature of the processor
With GPU-Z you can find out all information about your installed graphics card. You can download the program here.