2 Methods to Get CPU Name on Windows

Understanding the specifications and details of the computer's CPU (Central Processing Unit) is essential for various tasks, from optimizing performance to troubleshooting hardware issues. On a Windows operating system, obtaining the CPU's name or model is a straightforward process, and it can provide valuable information about the system. This tutorial provides 2 methods how to get CPU name on Windows.

Method 1 - CMD

Run the following wmic command to retrieve the name of the CPU, which typically includes the model name or number of the processor:

wmic cpu get Name | find /v "Name"

Here's an example of what the output might look like:

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS

Method 2 - PowerShell

In the PowerShell window, use the Get-WmiObject cmdlet to get the Name property of the Win32_Processor class.

(Get-WmiObject Win32_Processor).Name

It queries WMI to retrieve the name of the CPU and returns the result.