How to view your Chromebook's CPU information

Of course such information can be easily found on the internet, but a direct test on the system will give you a more accurate view, especially for the speed of the CPU.

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, simply open the Chrome web browser and type 'chrome://system' in the address bar and press enter.

This will give you access to the 'About System' page 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' section and click the 'Expand' button on 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 article, 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', to get a cleaner interface with the information. more intuitive.

First, open the Chrome browser and visit the Chrome Web Store. Then you find the 'Cog – System Info Viewer' app 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 selecting 'Cog'.

The app will open and display detailed information about your Chromebook. You will see detailed information about the processor in the 'CPU' section.