powerMAX is a CPU and GPU burn-in test. It is aimed to maximize the power dissipation and the temperature of these two components.
Publisher’s description
What is powerMAX?
powerMAX by CPUID, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the drivers & hardware category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 6.6 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (6.6 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: powerMAX is a drivers & hardware tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is powerMAX safe to download?
- The file is served by download.cpuid.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
26207CAC657AACF1EDD1E6E326B10BA380A402DBB7F4F1065081A7F584B11CD3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00Latest | May 31, 2021 | 6.6 MB | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CPUID.powerMAX -epowermax_1.00_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CPUID, Inc.
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.00
- Released
- May 31, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- cpuid.com
- winget ID
- CPUID.powerMAX
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Frequently asked questions
Is powerMAX free?
powerMAX is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is powerMAX safe to download?
The download comes from download.cpuid.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install powerMAX with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can powerMAX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does powerMAX support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does powerMAX run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
What are alternatives to powerMAX?
Barrier, g-helper, NVIDIA Profile Inspector, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
