The Intel Processor Identification Utility is provided by Intel Corporation to enable customers to identify the brand, features, package, intended frequencies and actual operating frequencies of their Intel microprocessor. Customers can also use the utility to discern whether or not an Intel processor is being operated above its Intel rated frequency.
The main features of the utility are available via the menu items at the top of the screen:
The Frequency Test section of the utility provides information regarding the operating status of the selected processor.
The CPU Technologies section of the utility displays the Intel processor technologies and features present in the selected processor.
The CPUID Data section of the utility identifies the Intel processor(s) in the system.
The Save feature enables the processor information to be saved into a text file.
The Web Update feature enables updating to the latest version of the Intel Processor Identification Utility.
The Intel Processor Identification Utility is not intended to identify microprocessors manufactured by companies other than Intel.
How the Utility Works
The Frequency Test section of the Intel Processor Identification Utility runs a frequency determination algorithm (speed test) to determine at what internal speed the processor is running. The utility then examines internal data in the processor and makes a comparison between this data and the operating frequency it measured. The utility then informs the user of the overall system status as a result of this comparison.
The CPU Technologies section of the utility reads the internal registers of the processor to identify and display the Intel processor technologies that the processor supports.
The CPUID Data section of the utility identifies Intel processors by reading a precise instruction embedded in the processor. The utility translates this instruction and uses it to display information about the processor.
The Save link generates a text log file containing all of the information obtained by the Intel Processor Identification Utility. The utility asks for the filename and location in which to save the log file. Multiple writes to the same log file (e.g. in a multiprocessor system) are appended in that log file.
The Web Update link opens the default web browser on the system to the Intel Website containing the latest version of the Intel Processor Identification Utility.
Help File
Additional topics and explanations are available within the help section of the Intel Processor Identification Utility:
Multiprocessor or Dual Processor Support
Multi-language Support
Supported Processors
Effects of Power Management Features
Definitions
Utility Updates
Supported Processors:
Intel Atom Processor
Intel Core2 Quad Processor
Intel Core2 Extreme Processor
Intel Core2 Duo Desktop Processor
Intel Core2 Duo Mobile Processor
Intel Core Duo Processor
Intel Core i7 Processor
Intel Core i5 Processor
Intel Core i3 Processor
Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor
Intel Core i5 Mobile Processor
Intel Core i3 Mobile Processor
Intel Core Solo Processor
Pentium Dual-Core Processor
Pentium D Processor
Pentium Processor Extreme Edition
Pentium 4 Processor Extreme Edition
Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology
Pentium 4 processor
Intel Pentium M processor
Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor - M
Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor
Intel Celeron M processors
Intel Celeron D processor
Mobile Intel Celeron processor
Intel Celeron processor 1
Dual Core Intel Xeon processor 5000 Sequence
Dual Core Intel Xeon processor 7000 Sequence
Intel Xeon processor MP
Intel Xeon processor
Pentium III processor
Mobile Pentium III processor
Pentium III Xeon processor
Pentium II processor
Mobile Pentium II processors
Pentium II Xeon processor
Intel Celeron processor with 0.18 micron core
Intel Celeron processor with 0.13 micron core
Intel Celeron processor with 0.25 micron core
Pentium Pro processor
Pentium processor
Mobile Pentium processor
Pentium processor with MMX technology
Mobile Pentium processor with MMX technology |
