Find out how many cores a processor on a Windows device has
Applies To
Windows 11 Windows 10To find how many cores and logical processors a processor on a Windows device has, follow these steps.
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Right-click on the Start menu and then select Task Manager.
Tip: Selecting Ctrl + Shift + Esc on the keyboard also opens Task Manager.
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When the Task Manager window opens, select the Performance tab on the left side of the window, and then make sure CPU is selected.
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The number of cores and logical processors a Windows device has are listed next to the following values:
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Cores:
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Logical processors:
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Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
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Right-click on the Start menu and then select Task Manager.
Tip: Selecting Ctrl + Shift + Esc on the keyboard also opens Task Manager.
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When the Task Manager window opens, select the Performance tab at the top of the window, and then make sure CPU is selected.
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The number of cores and logical processors a Windows device has are listed next to the following values:
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Cores:
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Logical processors:
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