Curious how powerful your computer really is? One of the easiest ways to find out is by checking how many CPU cores and threads your system has. Whether youβre gaming, editing videos, or just want to better understand your PC, this quick tutorial will show you exactly how to view your CPU specs in Windows 11.
π₯ Watch the full video tutorial here:
π https://youtu.be/bZIOOf1aZIg
π‘ Why You Should Know Your CPUβs Cores & Threads
Knowing how many cores and threads your processor has can help you:
- β Understand performance limits
- β Choose the right apps or games
- β Compare systems when upgrading
- β Troubleshoot lag or CPU bottlenecks
π οΈ How to Check CPU Cores and Threads in Windows 11
Itβs super simple β just follow these steps:
- Right-click the Start button and choose Task Manager
(Or pressCtrl + Shift + Esc
to open it directly.) - Click on the Performance tab.
- Select CPU on the left sidebar.
- On the right, youβll see details like:
- Cores: The physical cores in your processor
- Logical processors: Also known as threads
πΊ Prefer to Watch It?
You can see this entire process in action in my YouTube video:
π https://youtu.be/bZIOOf1aZIg