Instructions

Windows PC

1

Click the "Start" button in the lower left corner of your screen.
2

Right click on the "Computer" option. Depending on your version of Windows, this may also be labeled "My Computer."
3

Choose "Properties" from the menu. A pop-up screen will appear, displaying the technical specifications of your computer, including the manufacturer and speed of your CPU.

Macintosh Computer

1

Click on the "Apple" icon located in the top left corner of the menu bar.
2

Choose the "About this Mac" option. A pop-up screen will appear, giving you the basic information on the memory and processor of your computer.
3

Click on the "More Info" button for the specifics of your processor. This will open up the "System Profiler" screen.
4

Click on "Hardware" from the menu. Your "Hardware Overview" will now appear.
5

Find your CPU speed by looking under "Processor Speed." Also, note that the processor name, number of cores and cache size are listed.