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No menus, no terminal, no installs. Our free System Info tool reads your browser, OS, screen resolution, CPU core count, GPU, battery level, network connection, and storage quota — and displays everything on one page, instantly.
View My PC SpecsThe browser tool is especially useful when you need a quick answer — for example, when someone asks "how much RAM do you have?" or "what GPU are you running?" and you just want to check fast without navigating system menus. It also works on any device: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, or a phone.
For cases where you need the full picture — motherboard model, RAM speed, exact storage type — the OS-native methods below give you everything down to the component level.
How to Check PC Specs on Windows 10 & 11
Windows gives you multiple built-in routes to view your computer specs. Here are the most reliable paths depending on what you need to find.
Find PC specs via the shortcut method
The fastest route on any version of Windows: press Windows + Pause/Break. On most keyboards this opens the System Properties window directly, showing your processor model, installed RAM, and Windows version in under two seconds. If your keyboard doesn't have a Pause/Break key (common on laptops), use Windows + I → System → About instead.
How to see full PC specs including GPU on Windows 11
Windows 11 splits system information across a few places more than Windows 10 did. Here is the complete map:
| What you want | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| CPU + RAM + OS version | Settings → System → About |
| GPU model + VRAM | Task Manager → Performance → GPU |
| RAM speed (MHz) + type | Task Manager → Performance → Memory |
| SSD or HDD type | Task Manager → Performance → Disk |
| Motherboard model | System Information (msinfo32) |
| CPU cores + clock speed | Task Manager → Performance → CPU |
| Full spec export for sharing | msinfo32 → File → Export |
How to check PC specs using Command Prompt
If you prefer the command line, press Windows + R, type cmd, and run these commands:
Get full system summary
systeminfo
Get CPU details only
wmic cpu get name, NumberOfCores, MaxClockSpeed
Get RAM total
wmic memorychip get capacity
Get GPU model
wmic path win32_videocontroller get name
Get storage drives
wmic diskdrive get model, size
How to Check PC Specs on a Mac
On macOS, "PC specs" typically refers to your Mac's hardware specs — the process is slightly different from Windows but just as straightforward.
The fastest method: About This Mac
Click the Apple menu (⌘) in the top-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. On older macOS versions (Monterey and earlier), you'll see a clean summary showing your chip (M-series or Intel), memory, macOS version, and serial number. On macOS Ventura and later, click More Info to see the full hardware breakdown.
How to find detailed Mac specs in System Information
For the complete picture — chipset, memory type and speed, storage controller, GPU details, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi specs — hold Option and click the Apple menu, then select System Information. This opens the full spec sheet for your Mac, equivalent to msinfo32 on Windows. Every hardware component is listed with complete technical detail.
Apple Silicon vs Intel Mac specs
If your Mac was made after late 2020, it likely runs an Apple Silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, or M4 series). These chips have the CPU and GPU built into the same die (called a System on Chip, or SoC), which is why you won't see a separate GPU listed in most spec checkers. The GPU is part of the chip itself — this is worth knowing when people ask "what are my Mac's specs" and see no discrete GPU listed.
How to Check PC Specs on Linux
Linux gives you several powerful commands for finding your computer specs. Open a terminal and use these:
Full hardware summary (best starting point)
inxi -Fxz
CPU details
lscpu
RAM amount and speed
sudo dmidecode --type memory | grep -i "size\|speed"
GPU information
lspci | grep -i vga
Storage drives
lsblk -d -o name,size,type,rota
For a graphical view without the terminal, most Linux desktop environments include a System Monitor app (GNOME) or System Information tool (KDE Plasma) in the application menu that shows your specs visually.
What Each Spec Actually Means
CPU (Processor)
The brain of your computer. The number of cores determines how many tasks it can run simultaneously. Clock speed (GHz) determines how fast each core runs. For everyday use, 4 cores at 3–4 GHz is more than enough; for video editing or gaming, 8+ cores helps.
RAM (Memory)
RAM is your computer's short-term workspace. More RAM means more programs can run at once without slowing down. 8 GB handles everyday tasks; 16 GB is the current sweet spot for multitasking and light gaming; 32 GB+ is for heavy workloads like video editing or virtual machines.
GPU (Graphics Card)
The GPU renders everything you see on screen. Integrated GPUs (Intel UHD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Apple M-series) are built into the CPU and handle everyday tasks well. A discrete GPU (NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon RX) has its own dedicated memory (VRAM) and is essential for gaming, 3D rendering, or AI workloads.
Storage (SSD / HDD)
Storage is where your files and OS live permanently. SSDs are 5–10× faster than HDDs for loading programs and booting Windows. NVMe SSDs (M.2 slot) are faster still. The type matters more than capacity for everyday speed — a 256 GB NVMe SSD will feel much faster than a 1 TB hard drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to check PC specs without installing anything?
Open our free System Info tool in your browser. It shows your OS, CPU core count, RAM estimate, GPU, screen resolution, battery, and network connection in seconds — no download, no sign-up, works on any device.
How do I check PC specs on Windows 11?
Press Windows + I and go to System → About for CPU, RAM, and OS version. For GPU details, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and click the Performance tab, then GPU. For everything else, run msinfo32 from the Run dialog.
How do I find my Mac specs?
Click the Apple menu → About This Mac. For a deeper breakdown, hold Option and click the Apple menu → System Information. This shows every component in detail, including memory type, storage controller, and Wi-Fi specs.
Can I check my specs on a Chromebook?
Yes — use the browser-based System Info tool. It works on Chrome OS since it runs entirely in the browser. For deeper hardware details, Chrome OS Settings → About Chrome OS → Diagnostics shows storage, memory, and network status.
Why does RAM show a lower number than what I bought?
Windows reserves a small portion of RAM for hardware use (typically 100–500 MB). If you see significantly less — for example 7.8 GB instead of 8 GB — that is normal. If you see 4 GB when you installed 8 GB, one stick may have failed to seat properly or your motherboard may not support that configuration.