TechPowerUp GPU-Z (or just GPU-Z) is a lightweight utility designed to provide information about video cards and GPUs. The program displays the specifications of Graphics Processing Unit (often shortened to GPU) and its memory; also displays temperature, core frequency, memory frequency, GPU load and fan speeds. It can also allow one to dump the VBIOS and compare it to other via the TechPowerUp VGA BIOS database.
This program allows to view the following information of the video card:
TechPowerUp is also the developer of the GPU-Z. It also produces PC hardware, particularly graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs). Founded in 2004, it provides hardware reviews, benchmarking analysis, industry news, and maintains a GPU specifications database.
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What is TechPowerUp GPU-Z?
TechPowerUp GPU-Z is a free drivers & hardware program for Windows from TechPowerUp. It ranks 14th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.71.0, released on September 22, 2026. 13 versions are listed since April 5, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 365,147 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. Similar programs include Barrier, NVIDIA Profile Inspector and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: TechPowerUp GPU-Z is a free drivers & hardware tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TechPowerUp GPU-Z safe to download?
- The file is served by us1-dl.techpowerup.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A2412D6720E091F65925622561C3F274A25ECD0B9FB0F50AB3B910918F01DEE9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 5.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.71.0Latest | September 22, 2026 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.70.0 | June 16, 2026 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.69.0 | February 13, 2026 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.68.0 | August 13, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.66.0 | May 29, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.65.1 | April 11, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.65.0 | April 11, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
| 2.64.0 | February 26, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TechPowerUp.GPU-Z -echoco install gpu-z -yscoop install extras/gpu-zGPU-Z.2.71.0.exe -installSilentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TechPowerUp
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.71.0
- Released
- September 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 12, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 5.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 365,147
- Website
- techpowerup.com
- winget ID
- TechPowerUp.GPU-Z
- Chocolatey package
- gpu-z
- Scoop package
- extras/gpu-z
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TechPowerUp GPU-Z free?
Yes. TechPowerUp GPU-Z is free to use.
Is TechPowerUp GPU-Z safe to download?
The download comes from us1-dl.techpowerup.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 TechPowerUp GPU-Z 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 TechPowerUp GPU-Z be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TechPowerUp GPU-Z run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TechPowerUp GPU-Z?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 5, 2024.
What are alternatives to TechPowerUp GPU-Z?
Barrier, NVIDIA Profile Inspector, Display Driver Uninstaller, Dokan Library and g-helper. The alternatives page compares them.
