How to Find CPU Information in DXDiag
Open DXDiag with Windows + R, type
dxdiag. On the System tab (loaded by default), find the Processor field. It shows your CPU brand, model name, and base clock speed. The number after the model name (e.g. ~3.60GHz) is the base clock speed. The number labeled CPUs is the logical processor count.Where to Find CPU Information in DXDiag
DXDiag displays CPU information on the System tab, which opens by default. The relevant fields are:
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Processor | Full CPU name, base clock speed, and logical processor count |
| Memory | Total RAM — relevant for CPU performance context |
Reading the Processor Field
The Processor field in DXDiag shows something like:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700K CPU @ 3.40GHz (24 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700K — the CPU model name
- @ 3.40GHz — the base clock speed
- (24 CPUs) — the number of logical processors (threads)
- ~3.4GHz — the measured average clock speed
What DXDiag CPU Info Cannot Show
DXDiag's CPU information is limited. For complete CPU details, use:
- Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc > Performance > CPU): shows real-time CPU usage, speed, physical cores, logical processors, and CPU cache sizes.
- System Information (msinfo32): shows CPU name, socket designation, and maximum clock speed.
- CPU-Z (free third-party tool): shows full CPU specifications including cache hierarchy, manufacturing process, and real-time clock speed.