Intel Processor Identification Utility

Normally, when you buy a new processor, you would do some research to see exactly what it can do. However, if you've bought a pre-built PC, you would need to do some more digging around. This is where Intel Processor Identification Utility comes in. If you have an Intel-built processor, this lightweight utility can tell you everything you need to know about that component. From general specs to integrated technologies, you can find out everything there is to know about your CPU.

The application is offered by Intel itself and it is absolutely free. It comes in a small package and you can have it up and running in under a minute. There are no prerequisite tools to be installed, so you can run the software right away.

Information about your processor is gathered instantly and it is sorted on three tabs. Basic information, like the unit's frequency system bus, cache threats and cores. More information can be found on the next two tabs. The software can tell you what sorts of technologies are incorporated in your CPU. You can find out if it supports virtualization, hyper-threading, if it has a 64-bit architecture and much more.

CPUID data can be found on the last tab. It contains information like the processor's type, family or mode, as well as other useful details, like the available cache on each level or the availability of special features, such as enhanced halt state or system graphics.

The software doesn't actually do much, besides providing you with information. However, the amount of details it can offer and their relevance can definitely come in useful, especially for power user, who intend to perform advanced operations, like overclocking.

Any information you need about your Intel processor is placed neatly in front of you and made easy to understand, thanks to Intel Processor Identification Utility.