Core Temp vs HWiNFO: catalog facts
 Core Temp |  HWiNFO |
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Free Free to download and use. The software is closed source. |
Freemium Free for personal and non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence after… |
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Windows |
Windows |
- Per-core readings taken from the CPU's own sensors
- Tiny footprint with optional overheat protection actions
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- Reports far more detail than Windows itself exposes, down to individual memory module SPD data
- Real-time sensor monitoring with logging, alerts and an on-screen display
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- The installer offers bundled software that must be declined
- CPU only; it does not read drive or GPU sensors
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- Windows only, apart from a legacy DOS build
- Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence; the free build allows only a 14-day evaluation at work
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Closed source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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