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How to Check What Graphics Card You Have in Your PC

How to Identify the Graphics Card of your Gaming PC

Before buying a new game, it’s smart to check whether your gaming PC meets the system requirements, especially the graphics card. Knowing what GPU (graphics processing unit) your system uses is key to ensuring smooth performance in modern titles.

If you’re unsure which graphics card is installed on your PC, or which drivers it’s using, here are some easy ways to find out.

1. Check the NVIDIA Control Panel (For NVIDIA GPUs)

If you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, you can view detailed GPU information through the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Steps:

  1. Search for Control Panel in the Start menu and open it.
  2. Click Hardware and Sound, then select NVIDIA Control Panel.
  3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, click System Information.
  4. A new window will show your GPU model, driver version, and other hardware info.

2. Check AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition (For AMD Radeon GPUs)

AMD users can access GPU details and performance settings via the AMD Adrenalin Software.

Steps:

  1. Right-click on your desktop and select AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. If it’s not installed, download it from AMD’s official site.
  2. Once open, navigate to the System tab.
  3. Under the Hardware section, you’ll find:
    • GPU model
    • VRAM capacity
    • Driver version
    • GPU clock speeds
    • Temperature and performance metrics

This software also allows for driver updates, performance tuning, and game optimization.

3. Check Intel Grpahics Software (For Intel Arc GPUs)

If you’re using an Intel Arc GPU, Intel provides a dedicated tool called Intel Graphics Software.

Steps:

  1. Press Start and search for Intel Arc Control (or download it from Intel’s website if not already installed).
  2. Open the app and go to the System Information or Performance tab.
  3. Here you’ll see:
    • GPU model (e.g., Intel Arc A770, B580)
    • Driver version
    • Clock speeds and usage
    • VRAM details
    • Temperature and fan speed

Intel Arc Control also supports in-game overlays and driver updates for supported titles.

4. Use Windows Settings

You can also check basic GPU info directly from Windows settings.

Steps:

  1. Go to Start > Settings (gear icon).
  2. Click System, then Display.
  3. Scroll down and click Advanced display settings.
  4. Your GPU model will be listed under Display information, along with resolution, refresh rate, and more.

5. Use the System Information Tool

This built-in Windows tool provides detailed hardware specs.

Steps:

  1. Search for System Information in the Start menu.
  2. Expand Components, then click Display.
  3. View detailed GPU data, including:
    • Model name
    • Adapter type and RAM
    • Driver version
    • Resolution and memory address

6. Use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

DxDiag is a diagnostic tool that can identify your graphics card and drivers.

Steps:

  1. Press Windows + R, type dxdiag, then hit Enter.
  2. Open the Display tab.
  3. The GPU name, manufacturer, and driver info will be displayed.
  4. The Notes section highlights any detected issues.

7. Use Windows Task Manager

Task Manager gives you real-time performance data for your GPU.

Steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
  2. Click the Performance tab.
  3. Select GPU on the sidebar to see:
    • GPU model
    • Usage percentages
    • VRAM usage
    • Temperature (if supported)

Why This Matters

Knowing the exact model of GPU you have helps you:

  • Confirm game compatibility
  • Monitor performance
  • Troubleshoot issues
  • Decide when it’s time to upgrade or where you stand currently

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