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MSI AfterburnerCoreCtrl
Free

Free from MSI.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.

Windows Linux
  • Works on graphics cards from any vendor, not just MSI
  • On-screen display and benchmarking are bundled in one free tool
  • Switches CPU and GPU settings automatically per application
  • Graphical alternative to editing system files
  • Windows only
  • Advanced tuning options can be intimidating for beginners
  • Linux only
  • Changing hardware settings carries some risk if misconfigured
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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