CPU ZX Pro
Hardware info plus GPU, temperature sensors, BIOS details and alerts.
CPU ZX
CPU ZX for Windows 11 & 10
Your PC specs and live usage, at a glance.
A real-time dashboard for CPU, memory, disk and network, detailed hardware information and a compact floating widget. Free.
- Free core features
- Core works offline
- Microsoft Store verified
- Automatic Store updates
What Is CPU ZX?
CPU ZX is a clean, lightweight CPU information app for Windows that gives you instant, real-time visibility into your PC’s hardware and configuration. In the Microsoft Store it is listed as CPU Plus.
The free edition covers the essentials: a live dashboard for CPU, memory, disk and network usage; detailed CPU, RAM, storage, motherboard and Windows information; and a compact floating widget with live CPU, RAM and disk usage that can stay on top of other windows.
Need more? The separate paid app CPU ZX Pro adds GPU monitoring, battery information, temperature sensors, BIOS details, IP information and high-usage alerts. An optional Premium subscription adds S.M.A.R.T. drive health, power and uptime history, saved Wi-Fi passwords and connected-screen details, and works on both apps.
Screenshots
Light theme
Temperatures (Pro app or Premium)
Power and uptime (Premium)
Alerts (Pro app or Premium)
Free Features
Everything below is free, with no account.
Live dashboard
Real-time CPU, memory, disk and network usage on one screen.
CPU details
Processor specifications and per-core usage.
RAM and storage
Memory capacity and usage, plus drive specifications and usage.
Motherboard and system
System board details and a full Windows and hardware summary.
Small widget
A compact floating widget with live CPU, RAM and disk, always on top if you like.
Themes and settings
Dark and light modes and monitoring preferences.
Premium — Deeper Diagnostics
Premium
Optional subscription; also unlocks CPU ZX Pro
- S.M.A.R.T. drive health with failure prediction
- Power and uptime history
- Saved Wi-Fi passwords
- Connected screens: resolution, refresh rate, HDR
Free vs Premium
| Feature | Free $0 | Premium $14.99/year |
|---|---|---|
| Live dashboard and small widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| CPU, RAM, storage, motherboard, system | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dark and light themes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drive health (S.M.A.R.T.) | – | ✓ |
| Power and uptime history | – | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi passwords | – | ✓ |
| Connected screens | – | ✓ |
All purchases are handled by the Microsoft Store. Prices in USD; your Store may show local pricing.
How to Check Your PC Specs on Windows
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Install
Get CPU ZX free from the Microsoft Store (listed as CPU Plus).
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Open the dashboard
See live CPU, memory, disk and network usage.
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Browse the tabs
Open CPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboard and System for full specs.
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Switch to the widget
Use Switch UI for a small always-on-top usage widget.
Who Uses CPU ZX?
- Buying or selling a PC Check exact CPU, RAM and storage specs in seconds.
- Gamers Watch CPU and RAM usage while you play.
- Support and IT Read hardware details without opening several Windows tools.
- Upgraders See installed memory and drives before you buy parts.
System Requirements
- Operating system
- Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
- Processor
- x64 and ARM64
- Memory
- 4 GB or more
- Internet
- Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
- Privacy
- Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details
How to Check PC Specs on Windows 11
Windows spreads hardware details across Settings, System Information and Task Manager. A CPU information app puts them in one place: processor model and cores, memory capacity and usage, drives, motherboard and Windows version. CPU ZX also keeps the live numbers on screen with its small widget.
CPU ZX, CPU ZX Pro or Resource Monitors?
- CPU ZX (free): specs, live dashboard and widget.
- CPU ZX Pro (one-time purchase): adds GPU, temperatures, battery, BIOS, IP and alerts.
- Resource Monitors (free with Premium): a monitoring-first app with a desktop widget.
More help is coming in our Windows guides.
CPU ZX FAQ
Is CPU ZX free?
Yes. The dashboard, hardware details and small widget are free. CPU ZX Pro is a separate paid app, and Premium is an optional subscription.
Why is it called CPU Plus in the Microsoft Store?
CPU ZX is currently listed in the Microsoft Store as CPU Plus. It is the same app.
Does CPU ZX show temperatures?
Temperature sensors are part of CPU ZX Pro, and Premium unlocks them too. The free app shows usage and specifications.
What does Premium include?
S.M.A.R.T. drive health with failure prediction, power and uptime history, saved Wi-Fi passwords and connected-screen details. One subscription unlocks it on CPU ZX and CPU ZX Pro.
Does it send my system information anywhere?
No. Hardware information is read on your PC. A Store connection is only used to verify a Premium subscription.
Does it work on Windows 10?
Yes. CPU ZX runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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