The Best CPU-Z AlternativesTop System Information Utilities & Benchmark Tools like CPU-Z

CPU-Z is described as 'Freeware system profiler for Windows and Android displays in-depth CPU, RAM, and chipset info, working ad-free, offline, and consumes fewer resources' and is a leading system information utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CPU-Z for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Flathub apps. The best CPU-Z alternative is HWiNFO (32/64). It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try HWiNFO (32/64) or Speccy. Other great apps like CPU-Z are Libre Hardware Monitor, AIDA64, Mission Center and Sidebar Diagnostics.

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  1. HWiNFO (32/64) icon
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    Designed for Windows, this tool provides real-time temperature monitoring and extensive hardware diagnostics. Suitable for technical experts, manufacturers, and system integrators with report export capabilities.

    109 HWiNFO (32/64) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about HWiNFO (32/64) as an Alternative to CPU-Z
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    HWINFO 1 executable file so very portable and freemium.

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    • Almost everyone thinks HWiNFO (32/64) is a great CPU-Z alternative.

    • HWiNFO (32/64) is the most popular Windows alternative to CPU-Z.

    • HWiNFO (32/64) is the most popular free alternative to CPU-Z.

    • HWiNFO (32/64) is Free Personal and ProprietaryCPU-Z is Free and Proprietary
  2. Speccy icon
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    Get an advanced and fast system info tool that provides a detailed overview of your PC's hardware. Enjoy real-time temperature monitoring, snapshot sharing, and offline capability. Available as an installer or portable version, without ads.

    80 Speccy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Speccy as an Alternative to CPU-Z
    slimane0398
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    It's very simple to use and looks good :)

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    Guest
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    It's very good and easy to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Speccy is a great CPU-Z alternative.

    • Speccy is Freemium and ProprietaryCPU-Z is Free and Proprietary
  3. CPU-X (by X0rg) icon
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    CPU-X is a free software that gathers information on CPU, motherboard and more.

    34 CPU-X (by X0rg) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about CPU-X (by X0rg) as an Alternative to CPU-Z
    Guest
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    5

    It's directly based off of the design of CPU-Z and offers all of the same features in the same format.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks CPU-X (by X0rg) is a great CPU-Z alternative.

    • CPU-X (by X0rg) is the most popular Linux alternative to CPU-Z.

    • CPU-X (by X0rg) is the most popular Open Source alternative to CPU-Z.

    • CPU-X (by X0rg) is Free and Open SourceCPU-Z is Free and Proprietary
  4. AIDA64 icon
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    Comprehensive diagnostics utility with support for Windows, Android, iOS, and Tizen, 64-bit CPU, GPU, and memory benchmarking, advanced system stability testing, extensive real-time hardware monitoring, detailed GPU analysis, and export options in HTML, CSV, or XML formats.

    98 AIDA64 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Tizen OS
     
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    Comments about AIDA64 as an Alternative to CPU-Z
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    Paid and demo version has limited feature but a good alternative for CPU-Z.

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    • Almost everyone thinks AIDA64 is a great CPU-Z alternative.

    • AIDA64 is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to CPU-Z.

    • AIDA64 is the most popular commercial alternative to CPU-Z.

    • AIDA64 is Paid and ProprietaryCPU-Z is Free and Proprietary
  5. Hardinfo icon
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    Hardinfo is a system information and benchmark tool for Linux. It shows detailed system info, including hardware, environment, and kernel. It can use lm_sensors and ACPI for temperature and battery information. It also has four CPU banchmarks and two FPU benchmarks.

    67 Hardinfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • GNOME
    • MATE
    • Xfce
     
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  6. lshw icon
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    lshw (Hardware Lister) is a small tool to provide detailed information on the hardware configuration of the machine.

    49 lshw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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  7. CPU Info icon
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    CPU Info provide main information about hardware and software of your device. You can get:

    69 CPU Info alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Kindle Fire
    • Mac
     
    • CPU Info is the most popular Mac alternative to CPU-Z.

    • CPU Info is Free and Open SourceCPU-Z is Free and Proprietary
  8. SIW icon
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    Advanced Windows tool offering in-depth system information categorized by software, hardware, and network. Generates comprehensive reports in varied formats like HTML, JSON, supports batch mode, useful for security, software license management, and server configuration.

    57 SIW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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