AIDA64 vs CPU-Z

AIDA649.2Visit CPU-Z8.9Visit

Higher score AIDA64 #1 in System Information Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AIDA64

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CPU-Z #2 in System Information Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit CPU-Z

• AIDA64 fits best

  Deep monitoring, diagnostics, and benchmarking

• CPU-Z fits best

  Free cross-device CPU and component details

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Side by side

Feature	AIDA64 9.2/10 Visit ↗	CPU-Z 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#1 in System Information Software	#2 in System Information Software
Best for	Deep monitoring, diagnostics, and benchmarking	Free cross-device CPU and component details
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Android, iOS	Windows, Android
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AIDA64 0/4 · CPU-Z 3/4
Firmware details	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Installed software	Not checked yet	—
Portable version	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Command-line interface	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Operating systems	Not checked yet	Other
Report export	Not checked yet	Html
Our review
Pros	Detailed real-time readings for temperatures, voltages, fans, and power draw Combines inventory, benchmarks, stability testing, logging, and alerts Supports Windows, Android, iOS, and external displays	Detailed processor, motherboard, memory, SPD, and frequency reporting Free coverage across Windows and Android Portable ZIP edition, reports, validation, and command-line support
Cons	The listed AIDA64 Extreme plan requires an annual paid license The listed home-use license covers up to 3 computers Its broad feature set may exceed basic system-monitoring needs	Does not report installed software Narrower scope than full inventory suites Android version includes advertisements unless removed by purchase
Our verdict	AIDA64 is a system diagnostics, benchmarking, and hardware-monitoring suite from FinalWire Ltd. It is aimed at home users, IT technicians, network auditing, and business asset management. The software can provide hardware and software… Read the review →	CPU-Z is a focused system information utility from CPUID for people who need detailed hardware and device specifications rather than broad asset inventory. On Windows, it covers the processor, motherboard, chipset, memory, SPD modules, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AIDA64 — where it wins

  • Detailed real-time readings for temperatures, voltages, fans, and power draw
  • Combines inventory, benchmarks, stability testing, logging, and alerts
  • Supports Windows, Android, iOS, and external displays

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed AIDA64 Extreme plan requires an annual paid license
  • The listed home-use license covers up to 3 computers
  • Its broad feature set may exceed basic system-monitoring needs

• CPU-Z — where it wins

  • Detailed processor, motherboard, memory, SPD, and frequency reporting
  • Free coverage across Windows and Android
  • Portable ZIP edition, reports, validation, and command-line support

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not report installed software
  • Narrower scope than full inventory suites
  • Android version includes advertisements unless removed by purchase

• AIDA649.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A deep monitoring and diagnostics suite for users who need benchmarks, alerts, and stress tests.

  Visit AIDA64Full verdict →
• CPU-Z8.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free utility for detailed CPU, memory, motherboard, and Android device information.

  Visit CPU-ZFull verdict →