WINDOW 11

How to check your Graphics Card Windows 11 (Laptop/PC)

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JANUARY 18, 2025

Knowing your graphics card details can come in handy in optimizing performance, troubleshooting, or planning an upgrade. Here's how to find out about your GPU on a Windows 11 laptop or PC using simple tools like Task Manager, Device Manager, and DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag).

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Expert, Head of Windows Circle

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.

Using Device Manager

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

Device Manager is a quick way to see what graphics card is installed without delving into more detailed settings.

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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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Using Task Manager

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

Task Manager provides real-time performance data about your GPU, allowing you to monitor usage and memory utilization

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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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Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag)

4 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool provides detailed information about your GPU, including memory and driver versions.

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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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Additional 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

Methods (3)

Using Device Manage...
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Using Task Manager
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Using DirectX Diagn...
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