CPU-Z vs HWiNFO: catalog facts
 CPU-Z |  HWiNFO |
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Free Freeware. The site is funded by advertising and donations, and a paid SDK exists for… |
Freemium Free for personal and non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid Pro licence after… |
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Windows, Android |
Windows |
- Per-module memory SPD data, including timings, which is hard to find anywhere else
- Live per-core frequency and memory frequency readings
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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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- Closed source freeware; the website is ad-supported and asks you to allow ads
- Reports hardware facts rather than monitoring temperatures over time
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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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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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