Discover your graphics card’s capabilities, monitor live sensor readings in the system tray area, and log sensor activity to file.
- GPU-Z
- Version : 2.29.0
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :techPowerUp
GPU-Z is a lightweight, free utility developed by TechPowerUp for monitoring and displaying detailed information about your graphics card (GPU). It’s widely used by gamers, overclockers, and hardware enthusiasts to check GPU specs, temperatures, clock speeds, and real-time performance metrics.
✅ Key Features of GPU-Z
- 🧠 Detailed GPU info: Architecture, name, memory type, driver version, etc.
- 📊 Live sensors: GPU temperature, load, fan speed, power consumption, and more.
- 📥 BIOS export: Save your GPU’s BIOS for backup or analysis.
- 🔄 Support for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs
- 💾 Logging to file: Record sensor data over time.
- 📋 Validation feature: Upload specs online to share.
🖥️ How to Use GPU-Z
1. Download and Launch
- Go to: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
- Download the ZIP or EXE (it’s a portable app—no installation required).
- Run
GPU-Z.exe.
2. Understand the Tabs
🔍 Tab 1: Graphics Card
Displays static specs:
- GPU name (e.g., NVIDIA RTX 4060)
- GPU codename and technology (e.g., AD107, 5nm)
- Memory size, type, and bandwidth
- Driver version
- DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan support
- Bus interface (PCIe x16/x8, etc.)
🧪 Use the “Lookup” button to open a web page with more info about your card.
📈 Tab 2: Sensors
Shows real-time monitoring of:
- GPU Core/Memory/Boost clock
- GPU temperature
- Fan speed (RPM and %)
- GPU Load and Memory Controller Load
- Power draw and voltage
- GPU hotspot temperature (for modern GPUs)
📌 Pro Tip: You can log this data by checking “Log to File” at the bottom.
🧰 Tab 3: Advanced
Shows low-level technical data:
- BIOS version
- Driver files
- ASIC quality (for some cards)
- WDDM and DX support
- PCIe bus usage
📦 Exporting & Logging
- Save BIOS: Use the small GPU icon button in the lower-right to back up your BIOS (⚠️ for advanced users only).
- Log to File: Enable logging in the “Sensors” tab to monitor GPU performance over time—useful for stress testing or gaming sessions.
🛠️ Useful Use Cases
| Use Case | How GPU-Z Helps |
|---|---|
| Check GPU compatibility | Confirm memory size, PCIe support, etc. |
| Monitor temps while gaming | Watch for overheating |
| Troubleshoot performance | Identify throttling or power issues |
| BIOS modding (advanced) | Export BIOS safely |
🆚 GPU-Z vs GPU Shark vs MSI Afterburner
| Feature | GPU-Z | GPU Shark | MSI Afterburner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specs display | ✅ Very detailed | ✅ Basic | ❌ Minimal |
| Real-time sensors | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Logging | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Overclocking | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| BIOS tools | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
⚠️ Notes
- GPU-Z is read-only, meaning it won’t harm your hardware.
- Some features (like GPU BIOS saving) may be locked on laptops or OEM cards.
- For multiple GPUs, use the drop-down in the bottom-left to switch cards.