How to Check PC Processor Speed

Have you ever been curious as to how fast your computer is, but forgot to check the box when you bought it? Would you like to know if your computer's processor is really performing up to its potential? Fortunately checking both the computer's processor type and finding out how it is performing is simple enough and by following these steps you'll find out how.

Instructions

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     Click on the "Start" button, click on control panel, click on "System" or "System and maintenance." This window will have your processor type and speed.
   • 2
     Check your processor speed by downloading CPU Speed Professional. Go online and download the free application (see Resources).
   • 3
     Install the application by double clicking on it.
   • 4
     Double click on "Test CPU Speed." When you do this, it will use the built-in algorithm to test see how well your processor speed is performing. For instance, a Dual Core AMD Athlon 64 bit 1.8 GHZ chip may actually only be performing at 1.65 GHZ.