GPU-Z

If you’ve ever tried to understand your computer’s hardware, trying to find out why your favorite game is once again slowing down and freezing, or to find out why your video card heats up under load and to what temperature – you’ve found a helper and now there is no need to system uninstall. The software does not promise to restart the industry of data checking on the pc. It just promises it will do its job well and then goes and delivers what it promises. Everything is simple, with accuracy and modesty, and most importantly simplicity, that you would want to recommend it even to your grandmother, if she was mining on RTX 4080.

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Small, but can do a lot

This system app weighs less than the image for your desktop background (seriously, less than 10 megabyte), yet it pulls everything out of your video card except what you tell it not to. Chip model? Check. BIOS version? Sure. Current temperature, load, cooler speed, and even voltage all in one neat window. Just look at the publisher’s small and laconic site – the program is also minimalistic and functional. And why do you need all this, you may say. Now imagine: your computer is overheating, the coolers are roaring, and you don’t understand what’s going on. And here you just turned on the program, looked at what’s going on there – yep, VRAM is clogged, or memory frequency fluctuates. You don’t need to scour forums, rack your brains or change thermal paste in the hope that it will help.

Uncluttered interface

Clicked on the system manager shortcut, and you are already inside. Everything is in place. Data table, graphs at your fingertips, tabs for sensors and validation. No ads, no unnecessary embellishments, no “try the Pro version”. No showmanship, just pure functionality. In our modern realities, it is very rare and nice to see software that does not try to sell you a subscription and does not force you to close advertising banners with annoyance. We have many system utilities for your PC health, but the interface of this one is the clearest of all.

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Both for overclocking and the average user

This system software is not only loved by geeks. It is also used by ordinary users who just want to know what kind of video card they have (especially those who have a laptop, not a PC – it is a particularly sore subject there). But if you’re the kind of person who likes to overclock their hardware and get the most out of it, here’s something for you: real-time monitoring, log saving, power consumption control. All this helps not only to squeeze out the maximum, but also not to start a fire in your apartment.

Any catch?

There is one: the program doesn’t do more than it promises. It is not a one-stop shop. It doesn’t fix problems, update drivers, or optimize settings. It just shows you the truth. If you want action, you’ll have to bring in other artillery. We doubt we can call it a disadvantage, but it’s the only thing to complain about.

Download and Install

Download

The program is really useful and will not harm any device on which it will be installed. You can download GPU-Z for free from our website. Just choose the download path that suits you best, click on one of the download buttons and download the file to your computer.

Install

After the file has been downloaded you need to unpack it. The archive is opened with the password “softexpo” (the password, for your convenience, is also duplicated in the archive name). And after that just install the program on your PC and use it. Everything is simple!

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Is it worth it to install?

Yes. If you have a PC, go ahead. If you have a laptop – even more so, install it. The program occupies extremely little space on the disk and does not affect the work of the system in any way. And if suddenly your computer starts overheating at the most unexpected moment – you will have an assistant at hand to help you understand what is wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions about GPU-Z

1. Is this a free or paid program?

This is officially free for personal use. There is no need for a subscription or one-time payment. However, some advanced OEM or enterprise diagnostic features are only available to partners or under commercial agreements. Our site provides it free for all.

2. What makes GPU-Z better than MSI Afterburner for monitoring?

While Afterburner is excellent for overclocking and fan control, GPU-Z offers far more detailed real-time monitoring of GPU-specific metrics — including VRAM usage, die temperature, power draw, and PCIe bandwidth. It’s a better fit if your priority is diagnostics and hardware reporting.

3. How does GPU-Z compare to HWMonitor?

HWMonitor is a general hardware monitor covering CPU, motherboard, and drives. GPU-Z is laser-focused on graphics card data. It gives more accurate and in-depth GPU insights, including shader count, BIOS version, and GPU architecture details — not shown in HWMonitor.

4. Can GPU-Z identify fake graphics cards?

Yes. One of GPU-Z’s most useful features is the ability to detect fake or tampered graphics cards. It reads the GPU model directly from the hardware and shows vendor ID, die name, and real specs, helping users verify authenticity — especially for used GPUs.

5. Does GPU-Z support logging and exporting data?

Absolutely. GPU-Z allows continuous sensor logging to a .TXT or .CSV file. Just go to the Sensors tab, check “Log to file,” and the program will record temperature, clock speeds, and other data in real time for later analysis or troubleshooting.

6. Is GPU-Z portable or does it require installation?

GPU-Z is fully portable. You don’t need to install anything — just download the executable file and run it. This makes it easy to use across different systems without leaving traces or modifying system files.

7. Can GPU-Z show real-time power consumption?

Yes, if your GPU and driver support it. Go to the Sensors tab and look for fields like “GPU Power” or “Board Power Draw.” These values reflect real-time wattage draw, useful for power diagnostics and undervolting/overclocking analysis.

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