CPU-Z vs ASTRA32

CPU-Z8.9Visit AASTRA327.2Visit

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

vs

A ASTRA32 #15 in System Information Software 7.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ASTRA32

• CPU-Z fits best

  Free cross-device CPU and component details

• ASTRA32 fits best

  Free Windows audits and detailed reports

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	CPU-Z 8.9/10 Visit ↗	AASTRA32 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.2
Ranking	#2 in System Information Software	#15 in System Information Software
Best for	Free cross-device CPU and component details	Free Windows audits and detailed reports
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Android	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CPU-Z 3/4 · ASTRA32 4/4
Firmware details	✓	✓
Installed software	—	✓ (best)
Portable version	✓	✓
Command-line interface	✓	✓
Specs
Operating systems	Other	Windows
Report export	Html	Html
Our review
Pros	Detailed processor, motherboard, memory, SPD, and frequency reporting Free coverage across Windows and Android Portable ZIP edition, reports, validation, and command-line support	Covers hardware, firmware, software, drivers and storage health Portable, batch and command-line operation support varied workflows Exports reports in TXT, INI, HTML, XML and CSV formats
Cons	Does not report installed software Narrower scope than full inventory suites Android version includes advertisements unless removed by purchase	Windows-only support excludes other operating systems Its broad reporting may exceed the needs of simple system checks Free use is designated for non-commercial purposes
Our verdict	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 →	ASTRA32 analyzes Windows computer configurations for PC repair technicians, system administrators and non-commercial users. It reports on processors, motherboards, BIOS, memory, storage, USB and SCSI devices, displays, graphics, sound,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• ASTRA32 — where it wins

  • Covers hardware, firmware, software, drivers and storage health
  • Portable, batch and command-line operation support varied workflows
  • Exports reports in TXT, INI, HTML, XML and CSV formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only support excludes other operating systems
  • Its broad reporting may exceed the needs of simple system checks
  • Free use is designated for non-commercial purposes

• CPU-Z8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit CPU-ZFull verdict →
• AASTRA327.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad Windows audit tool for detailed reports, troubleshooting and portable use.

  Visit ASTRA32Full verdict →