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Which processor do I have?

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Read out processor via DirectX
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Read out processor via the Windows symbol
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Brief instructions: Read out processor via DirectX
Brief instructions: Read out the processor via the Windows symbol

You don't know which processor is built into your Windows PC? Here's how to find out!

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You don't know what kind of processor is in your computer? No problem! There are several ways to read the processor of your Windows PC. In the following instructions we will show you what options you have.

Note: The quickest way to find out the processor is to use a keyboard shortcut . To do this, simply press [Windows] + [Pause] at the same time . You will then find the processor type under " System ". If you don't have a pause key on your keyboard, you can also read out the processor as follows:

Read out processor via DirectX

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

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Simultaneously press the [Windows] + [R] keys . The run window then opens. Enter " dxdiag " there and confirm with [ Enter ] or a click on " OK ".

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It is now located directly in the " System " tab . There you can also read out your processor in the system information .

Read out processor via the Windows symbol

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Right- click the start icon in the lower left. Then select " System " in the context menu .

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You are directly in the menu item " Info " and there you can read off the processor type under " Device specification " .

Brief instructions: Read out processor via DirectX

  1. Press the key combination [Windows] + [R] . The run window then opens .
  2. Enter " dxdiag " there and confirm with [ Enter ] or with a click on " OK ".
  3. You can see the processor type under the " System " tab .

Brief instructions: Read out the processor via the Windows symbol

  1. Right-click the start icon in the lower left corner and select " System " from the context menu.
  2. The processor is listed under " Info " under " Device specification ".
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