The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the central brain of your PC. It manages game physics calculations, AI pathfinding, draw calls dispatched to your GPU, and system multitasking.
⚡ Quick Method: Task Manager
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch Task Manager.
- Navigate to the Performance tab and click CPU.
- Your processor model (e.g. Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D) is shown in the upper right.
Key CPU Metrics Explained
- Cores & Threads: Modern games need at least 6 physical cores for stutter-free gameplay.
- Base Speed: The default operating frequency (e.g. 3.50 GHz).