WINDOW 11

How to See Your Graphics Card in Windows 11 – GPU Specs Laptop & PC

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JUNE 06, 2025

Knowing your graphics card (GPU) in Windows 11 is essential for gamers, creators, and anyone troubleshooting their PC. Windows 11 offers easy built-in ways to check your GPU, each fit for different needs. Use Task Manager for a quick performance view, dxdiag for a detailed, shareable report, and Settings or Device Manager for hardware info and driver control.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Administrator access

Some methods may require admin privileges.

Updated system

Ensure your Windows OS is up to date for compatibility.

Driver installation

Make sure graphics drivers are installed for accurate detection.

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The Device Manager (Classic Way)

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Device Manager is the main list of all the hardware in your PC. It’s the best place to see if a device is detected and working properly.

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Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.

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Expand the Display adapters category.

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You will see the name of your graphics card listed under Display adapters.

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The Task Manager (The Quickest)

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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This is the quickest and most popular method for good reason. It’s built right in, works instantly, and shows real-time performance data.

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Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

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Go to the Performance tab.

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Select GPU on the left to view detailed graphics card information.

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The DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag)

4 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

This tool has been a favorite for gamers and tech support for years. It creates a simple, easy-to-share report of your system’s multimedia parts.

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Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.

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Type dxdiag and press Enter.

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In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window, go to the Display tab.

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View your graphics card model, memory, and driver info.

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Pro Tips

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Download GPU-Z, a free tool that details your graphics card's specs, including clock speeds, memory bandwidth, and temperature.

Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter. In System Information, go to Components > Display to view your graphics card details.

Open PowerShell as an administrator and type the following command: Get-WmiObject win32_videocontroller

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