5 Simple Ways to Find Out What Graphics Card You Have

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Easily find your video card model on a desktop or laptop computer

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Using Windows (Device Manager)
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• Using Windows (Task Manager)
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• Using a Mac (Current Versions)
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• Using a Mac (Earlier Versions)
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• Using Linux
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Do you want to check what graphics card you have on your computer? You can easily see your graphics processing unit (GPU) on Windows using the Device Manager or Task Manager. On a Mac, you can find this information in the "System Report" area of your system settings. On Linux, you'll just need to enter a simple terminal command. This wikiHow guide shows you how to find your computer's graphics card information on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.

What GPU Do I Have?

• On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, click Performance, and then click the GPU tab.
• On Mac, click the Apple menu, select System Settings, and go to General > About > System Report > Graphics/Displays.
• On Linux, use the command "sudo lshw -c display" to find your graphics card information.

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Method 1

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Using Windows (Device Manager)

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   Open the Device Manager. Open the Start menu, type "Device Manager" into the search bar, then click Device Manager at the top of the search results.

   • A new window will open.
   • Knowing your current graphics card can help if you need to fix or change a graphics card.
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   Double-click the "Display adapters" heading. This looks like a monitor icon with a small chip-like icon. You may need to scroll down to find it. Doing so expands it to show your installed graphics card(s).

   • You can also click the right-facing arrow to the left of Display adapters.
   • The options in the Device Manager window are organized in alphabetical order, so you'll find the "Display adapters" heading in the "D" section.
   • If you see indented options below the "Display adapters" heading, skip the next step.
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   Review your graphics card(s). Your installed graphics card's name will appear under the Display adapters heading. If you see more than one name there, it means you have both a built-in graphics card and an installed graphics card.

   • If you want to install a new graphics card, be sure to research your specific needs before choosing one.
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Using Windows (Task Manager)

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   Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc at the same time. This opens the Windows task manager.
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   Click the Performance tab. This displays performance information about your PC by category.
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   Click the GPU category. Now you'll see information about your graphics card, including its name and model, in the upper-right corner. You can also see additional details here, including the driver date and version number, your graphics card's memory capacity, and how much GPU memory is being consumed.
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Using a Mac (Current Versions)

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   Open the Apple menu and click System Settings. This will be near the top of the menu.
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   Click General. This will be next to the grey cog icon.

   • You may need to scroll down to find this.
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   Click About. This will be located in the right panel.
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   Click System Report. A new page will open.
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   Click Graphics/Displays. This can be found underneath the Hardware header. If the header isn't expanded, click the arrow to the left of Hardware.
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   Look for your graphics card's name. It will appear at the top of the right-hand pane.

   • Select your graphics card to view its specifications listed below.
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Using a Mac (Monterey & Earlier)

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   Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac. This option is at the top of the drop-down menu.

   • You may find your graphics card listed next to Graphics. If you don't see it, proceed to the next step.
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   Click System Report…. It's at the bottom of the About This Mac window.
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   Click ▼ to the left of Hardware. This option is in the left-hand pane of the System Report window.
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   Click Graphics/Displays. It's about halfway down the group of options that appear below the Hardware heading in the left-hand pane.
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   Look for your graphics card's name. It will appear at the top of the right-hand pane.

   • You can view your graphics card's specifications listed below the card's name, or check other computer specifications.
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Using Linux

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   Open the Terminal app. Click the Terminal app icon, which is a black box, or press CTRL + ALT + T at the same time to open a new Terminal window.
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   Type sudo lshw -c display and press ↵ Enter. The lshw command displays a list of connected hardware. Adding these flags to the command filters the results to display only those relating to your display, including the name and speed of your GPU.

   • If the command is not found, you can install it using your distribution's package manager. For example, on Debian-based systems, use sudo apt install lshw.
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   Find your graphics card. You'll see the name and model of the GPU next to "product," and the manufacturer next to "Vendor."
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  You can play games like Minecraft, CS:GO, and other very light games on graphics with Intel HD Graphics. If you want to play more graphic intensive games though, you will need a graphics card.

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  Click right on the home screen, the cpu will pop up and you can use it to chose which one you need to use.

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