Head-to-head · PC Overclocking Software
Quick CPU vs ZenStates
Quick CPU leads on 0 checks, ZenStates on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQuick CPU · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresQuick CPU · 2 of 4
Quick CPU scores higher on our rubric for pc overclocking software: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On hardware scope, Quick CPU gives you Multi-vendor where ZenStates offers Amd.
Quick CPU is the better fit for free Windows CPU performance controls. ZenStates is the better fit for manual AMD per-core overclocking.
- Quick CPU fits best
Free Windows CPU performance controls
- ZenStates fits best
Manual AMD per-core overclocking
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Side by side
| Feature | Quick CPU 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | ZenStates 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in PC Overclocking Software | #8 in PC Overclocking Software |
| Best for | Free Windows CPU performance controls | Manual AMD per-core overclocking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $27/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Quick CPU 2/4 · ZenStates 1/4 | ||
| CPU tuning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory tuning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Motherboard controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automatic overclocking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Hardware scope | Multi-vendor | Amd |
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| Our verdict | Quick CPU is a Windows application from Coderbag LLC for monitoring and tuning Intel and AMD processor systems. It is aimed at power users, gamers and others who want operating-system-level control over processor performance and… Read the review → |
ZenStates is a free, open-source Windows desktop utility for technically experienced users tuning supported AMD Ryzen processors. It provides a graphical application and service that interact with AMD’s System Management Unit, with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Quick CPU — where it wins
- Free tier includes monitoring, tuning and power-plan management
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Precision Boost controls
- Combines per-core testing with real-time CPU, memory and GPU monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only application
- Advanced settings depend on CPU, BIOS and system firmware
- Pro tiers list the same highlights as the Free plan
ZenStates — where it wins
- Per-core and all-core frequency controls
- VID, boost-limit, and FIT scalar settings
- Free, open-source Windows application
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- Focused on compatible AMD processors
- Requires WinRing driver and .NET Framework 4.0
- Quick CPU8.2/10 · Free plan
A capable free Windows toolkit for CPU controls, monitoring and stability testing.
Visit Quick CPUFull verdict → - ZenStates7.8/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Windows tool for manual AMD per-core and all-core tuning.
Visit ZenStatesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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