How to Identify the Processor in a Dell Computer

Whether a processor is from Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm, these instructions guide you through the process of identifying the processor.

Identifying your processor can be important for various reasons, such as:

• Identifying known issues
• Understanding workflow changes
• Verifying compatible resolutions

The branding for an Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm processor may be identified from both Windows and Linux. Click the appropriate option for more information.

Windows

1. Click the Start button.
   
2. Type about and then click About your PC.
   
3. Locate the Processor specifications.
   
   Note: In this example image, the Processor value is Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10850H CPU @ 2.70GHz 2.71 GHz. The 10 that immediately follows the i7- indicates that the processor is a 10th generation processor.
   
   Note: In this example image, the Processor value is AMD Ryzen 5 5625U with Radeon Graphics 2.30 GHz. The first number (5) that leads the 5625U indicates that the processor is a fifth-generation processor.
   
   Note: In this example image, the Processor value is Snapdragon(R) X Plus - X1P64100 - Qualcomm(R) Oryon(TM) CPU 3.42GHz.

Linux

1. Press CTRL+ALT+T to open Terminal.
2. Type /proc/cpuinfo and then press Enter.
3. Locate the model name value.
   
   Note: In this example image, the model name value is Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4210U CPU @ 1.70GHz. The 4 that immediately follows the i5- indicates that the processor is a fourth-generation processor.
   
   Note: In this example image, the model name value is AMD Ryzen 5 5625U with Radeon Graphics. The first number (5) that leads the 5625U indicates that the processor is a fifth-generation processor.