Determining the number of cores in the processor

The number of cores in the central processor greatly affects the overall performance of the system, especially in multitasking mode. You can find out their number using either third-party software or standard Windows methods.

Most processors are now 2-4 core, but there are expensive models for gaming computers and data centers with 6 and even 8 cores. Previously, when the central processor had only one core, all performance was in the frequency, and working with several programs at the same time could completely hang the OS.

You can determine the number of cores, as well as look at the quality of their work, using solutions built into Windows itself, or third-party programs (the article will discuss the most popular of them).

Method 1: AIDA64

is a popular program for monitoring computer performance and conducting various tests. The software is paid, but there is a test period that is enough to find out the number of cores in the CPU. The AIDA64 interface has been completely translated into Russian.

The instructions look like this:

Method 2: CPU-Z

is a free program that allows you to get all the basic information about computer components. It has a simple interface, which is translated into Russian.

To find out the number of cores using this software, you just need to run it. In the main window, find at the very bottom, on the right side, the item "Cores". Opposite it will be written the number of cores.

Method 3: Task Manager

This method is only suitable for users of Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Follow these steps to find out the number of cores this way:

Method 4: Device Manager

This method is suitable for all versions of Windows. When using it, you should remember that for some Intel processors the information may be displayed incorrectly. The fact is that Intel CPUs use Hyper-threading technology, which divides one processor core into several threads, thereby increasing performance. But at the same time "Device Manager" can see different threads on the same core as multiple separate cores.

The step-by-step instructions look like this:

It is not difficult to independently find out the number of cores in the central processor. You can also simply look at the specifications in the documentation for your computer/laptop, if you have it at hand. Or Google the processor model if you know it.