CPU-Z has been revamped with support for the latest x86 architectures such as Intel Arrow Lake & AMD Hawk Point along with ARM CPU support.
CPU-Z Gets One Step Ahead By Featuring Support For Next-Gen Architectures, Enhances In-Built Benchmarking as Well
The new version 2.09 isn't available on the official website yet, however, Videocardz has managed to obtain the new version and its respective changelog, and the improvements brought in include full support for Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs which were released to the market last month, providing in-depth information about the onboard SoC, covering every aspect such as respective core count and type along with clock speeds.
CPU-Z 2.09 – January 2024
- Improved support of Intel Meteor Lake and preliminary support of Arrow Lake
- AMD Hawk Point and Hawk Point 2 (Zen 4/Zen 4c)
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 SUPER (AD104-350)
- The benchmark can now be run on a single core set/cluster
Apart from current-gen enhancements, CPU-Z v2.09 has also brought in preliminary support for Intel's future Arrow Lake architecture, which will debut in the markets somewhere in H2 2024. This would not only help in identifying individual SKUs within the lineup, but early support means that we will see a refined version of the software at the official launch. The new version has also come with support for AMD's recently released Hawk Point APUs as well along with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, making it a well-rounded update.
Another interesting addition in the new update is the enhancements made within the in-built benchmarking system of the software, which now allows users to test individual CPU clusters, replacing the traditional "Threads" option. This will indeed aid in "dissecting" the performance of an SoC on a "cluster" level, providing a wider view for benchmarking and diagnostics. CPU-Z hasn't uploaded the new version yet, however, you can get it early by downloading it from here.
Apart from pushing out updates, the firm behind CPU-Z, CPUID, has released a new version of the software which features support for ARM64 CPUs. Dedicated software for the ARM platform makes sense, since in recent times, ARM desktop solutions are starting to receive immense interest in the industry, with the likes of Qualcomm preparing a dedicated ARM CPU, the Snapdragon X Elite, along with reports of NVIDIA and AMD developing their ARM solutions as well.
This particular version will tell you details about the chip's architecture, core configuration, and speeds and details about the onboard GPU. You can download the ARM64 version here.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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