There are several ways to find out your CPU model on a Windows PC. Here are three common methods:
Method 1: Using System Information
- Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select “System” from the context menu, or simply search for “System” in the Windows search bar and click on “System” in the search results.
- In the System window, look for the “Processor” or “Processor Name” field. The value displayed in this field will be the model number of your CPU.
Method 2: Using Device Manager
- Right-click on the Windows Start menu and select “Device Manager” from the context menu.
- In the Device Manager window, expand the “Processors” category.
- You should see the model number of your CPU listed. It may have a name like “Intel Core i5-XXXX” or “AMD Ryzen XXXX”.
Method 3: Using Command Prompt
- Open a Command Prompt window by pressing the Windows key + X on your keyboard and selecting “Command Prompt” from the context menu, or by searching for “Command Prompt” in the Windows search bar and clicking on “Command Prompt” in the search results.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: “wmic cpu get name”.
- The model number of your CPU will be displayed in the output.
Note: On a Mac, you can find your CPU model by going to the “About This Mac” menu, clicking on “System Report”, and then looking for the CPU model under the “Hardware” or “Processor Name” section. On a Linux system, you can use the “lscpu” command in the terminal to find out your CPU model.