How to view CPU information, check CPU speed on Chromebook

Just like when using other technology products, sometimes you want to check how the Chromebook is running on the processor and how fast it is. Of course such information can be easily found on the internet, but checking the system directly will give you a more accurate view, especially for CPU speed.

This article will show you how to view CPU information, check CPU speed directly on your Chromebook.

Method 1: Go to About System page.

This first method does not require you to install any additional applications or extensions. On a Chromebook, just open the Chrome web browser and enter the keyword “chrome://system” into the address bar and then press enter.

This will get you to the “About System” is built into the Chrome OS platform. There is a lot of information here, you need to see which hardware information just click on the corresponding Expand button.

To find out detailed information about the CPU, find the “cpuinfo” and click the “ button”Expand” the right.

In the expanded information panel that appears, look for “Model Name“. This will show you the full name of the processor your Chromebook is using. In the example in the post, my CPU is Intel Core m3-6Y30. Along with the name, the processor speed will also be listed in relative detail.

Method 2: Use a third-party app

If you find that the information from the About System page is too sketchy, you can use a third-party application such as “Cog – System Info Viewer”, for a cleaner interface with more intuitive information.

First, open the Chrome browser and visit the Chrome Web Store. Then you find the application “Cog – System Info Viewer” and click “Add to Chrome“.

Wait a while for the application to be installed. Once the installation is complete, open the app by clicking the launcher icon in the bottom left corner of the screen, then select “Cog“.

The app will open and display detailed information about your Chromebook. You will find detailed information about the processor in the “CPU“.