CPU Speed Pro
Encyclopedia
CPU Speed Pro is a freeware
system profiler
application
for Microsoft Windows
that detects the type of central processing unit
(CPU) located on a motherboard
and tests the speed of a motherboard's processor in four automated steps. The ability to accurately check a computer system's CPU speed is an important feature for overclockers who wish to overclock their motherboard and CPU. Processor speed results are displayed in a pop-up window, where users can submit their CPU benchmark results to an online database and compare their processor speed with other users around the world.
CPU speed results are stored in an online database and categorized by CPU manufacturers (Intel, AMD), CPU types and countries. Users can compare Benchmark (computing)
results for their CPU type and also view the top and bottom 100 processor benchmarks.
Freeware
Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
system profiler
System profiler
A system profiler is a program that can provide detailed information about the software installed and hardware attached to the computer. Typically workstations and personal computers have had system profilers as a common feature since the mid-1990s....
application
Application software
Application software, also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with...
for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
that detects the type of central processing unit
Central processing unit
The central processing unit is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer. The term has been in...
(CPU) located on a motherboard
Motherboard
In personal computers, a motherboard is the central printed circuit board in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system, providing connectors for other peripherals. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard, system board, or, on Apple...
and tests the speed of a motherboard's processor in four automated steps. The ability to accurately check a computer system's CPU speed is an important feature for overclockers who wish to overclock their motherboard and CPU. Processor speed results are displayed in a pop-up window, where users can submit their CPU benchmark results to an online database and compare their processor speed with other users around the world.
CPU speed results are stored in an online database and categorized by CPU manufacturers (Intel, AMD), CPU types and countries. Users can compare Benchmark (computing)
Benchmark (computing)
In computing, a benchmark is the act of running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it...
results for their CPU type and also view the top and bottom 100 processor benchmarks.
See also
- CPU speed
- OverclockingOverclockingOverclocking is the process of operating a computer component at a higher clock rate than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, but some manufacturers purposely underclock their components to improve battery life. Many people just overclock or 'rightclock' their hardware to...
- Benchmark (computing)Benchmark (computing)In computing, a benchmark is the act of running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it...
- central processing unitCentral processing unitThe central processing unit is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer. The term has been in...