Stress-testing your CPU can be an excellent way to gauge how powerful it really is. Here are a few tests we think you should check out to maximize performance.

On the final screen, clicking “Finish” will launch the Core Temp program and a Readme.txt file with instructions on how to use the program. Step 4: Check out your computer’s CPU temperatures.

Find out how to check your CPU temperature, as well as what temperature your CPU should be running at.

If your computer feels sluggish, checking the CPU temperature is one of the best ways to diagnose potential throttling issues. Here's how to check CPU temps on Windows 11.