PerfMonitor is a simple application for Windows capable of monitoring the performance of CPUs in real-time.
Insights
This is a pre-installed tool from Microsoft that displays essential processor metrics like core usage and current activities. It is possible to check how much of the CPU’s capacity is utilizing at the moment to test its specs. Users can view the performance of the hardware during gaming, editing, browsing and other processes.
There is an option to track each core individually. You can break down the execution of commands with detailed information on usage and efficiency. Such monitoring also helps you identify bottlenecks or uneven workload distribution among other problems. Besides, similar to HWMonitor, here you are able to see the temperature of the steel. The application enables you to keep an eye on the most vital part of your computer while you play games or perform high resource consuming activities.
Lightweight
Compared to other third party products, this one being open-source and verified by Microsoft itself does not slow down PCs at all. The observation process runs in the background without disturbing you for no reason. On top of that, you can monitor CPU cache details and power consumption. It is possible to review the hardware and gain insights on its performance limits.
Features
- generates logs and reports for analysis and sharing;
- provides overview on system specs;
- possible to test the efficiency of processors in real-time;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
