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CPU-X vs Examine: catalog facts
CPU-X	Examine
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux	Linux
Offers graphical, terminal and report modes.	Native app for the COSMIC desktop Available on Flathub
Some hardware details require elevated access.	Small project with limited history Aimed at COSMIC rather than other desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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