The Processors on modern desktop and laptop computers are equipped with multiple processing cores, which are designed to process multiple instructions by working as a team.
When you check information about the processor installed on a Windows computer, you are likely to find the Processor being described as Dual Core Processor (two cores) or Quad Core Processors (four cores).
In addition to number of cores, you should also be able to see information about the Make, Model, Speed and Integrated Graphic processing unit (if any) on the Processor.
Check Processor Speed and Cores on Windows Computer
You can find below the steps to check the Processor speed and number of cores on a Windows computer by using Task Manager, Settings and Microsoft System Information Tool.
1. Check Processor Speed and Cores Using Task Manager
The Task Manager utility as available on a Windows computer can provide detailed information about the Processor, including processor speed and the number of cores on the processor.
1. Right-click on Start button and click on Task Manager.
2. On the Task Manager screen, click on the Performance tab > click on CPU in the left pane. In the right-pane, you will be able to see Processor Speed and Number of Cores.
As you can see in the image above, Dual core, Intel Core i5-7200 (7th generation) processor is installed on this computer.
2. Check Processor Speed and Cores Using Settings
An easy way to find information about the processor installed on your computer is to go to the System Settings Tab on a Windows computer.
1. Go to Settings > System > About.
2. On the About screen, you will be able to see the Processor Make, Model and Speed.
Once you know the make and model of the processor, you can get information about number of cores and other details by typing “Intel Core i5-7200” in Google.
3. Check Processor Speed and Cores Using System Information Tool
Another way to check Processor Speed and Number of Cores is by using the in-built “Microsoft System Information” tool as available on your computer.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.
2. In the Run Command window, type msinfo32.exe and click on OK.
3. On System Information screen, scroll down in the right-pane, till you see information about the Processor installed on the computer.
