NPU stands for Neural Processing Unit. It is a specialized processor that performs calculations that include machine learning algorithms. Simply put, it is a processor specially designed to speed up the tasks related to Artificial Intelligence. This article lists the ways to find out if your Windows 11 PC has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
Find out if your PC has Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Windows 11
The following ways will help you find out if your PC has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Windows 11.
- Via the Task Manager
- Via the Device Manager
- By visiting the official website
Below, we have explained all these methods in detail.
1] Check if your PC has NPU by using the Task Manager
The Task Manager on your Windows 11 PC will help you know whether your system contains a Neural Processing Unit. The steps are as follows:
- Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open the Task Manager.
- Go to the Performance tab.
If your PC has an NPU, you will see it there.
2] Check if your PC contains NPU via the Device Manager
You can also check if your PC contains NPU via the Device Manager. Open the Device Manager and look for the Neural Processor branch. If your Device Manager has this branch, your PC has a Neural Processing Unit.
3] By visiting the official website
CPU manufacturers can also integrate NPUs into the CPUs. You can check if your processor has an integrated Neural Processing Unit by visiting the official website of the CPU manufacturer.
You should know your CPU make and model number to know if it has an integrated Neural Processing Unit or not. To know your processor make and model number, follow the steps provided below:
- Click on Windows Search and type System Information.
- Select the System Information app from the search results.
- Select the System Summary from the left side of the System Information app.
- Locate the Processor on the right side.
You will see your processor information there.
Now, visit the official website of the processor manufacturer and search for your processor. Read its specifications to know if it contains an integrated NPU.
AMD has announced the next generation of Desktop processors capable of providing extreme gaming and creator performance. These processors will have an integrated Neural Processing Unit. The new AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and AMD Ryzen 5 8600G will have integrated NPUs.
Currently, manufacturers are working on Neural Processing Units. Hence, you may not find this information on the official product specifications page of the processors.
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How do I check my processor on Windows 11?
Yes, you can check your processor on Windows 11. The processor information is available in the Task Manager and the System Information app. Open the Task Manager and select the Performance tab. Now, select the CPU, and you will see its information on the right pane. The same information is available in the System Information app under the System Summary category.
How do I know if my computer is Windows 11 compatible?
Windows 11 has some hardware requirements that your computer should meet, otherwise, you will not be able to install Windows 11. To check if your computer is compatible with Windows 11, install the PC Health Check Tool. There are also some ways by which you can install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
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