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CPU-X vs lshw: catalog facts
CPU-X	lshw
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Offers graphical, terminal and report modes.	Detailed listing of hardware components from one command Lightweight and scriptable
Some hardware details require elevated access.	Linux only Some details require running as root
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
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 2, 2026

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