Your device’s settings can tell you which model you own and how much memory or storage it has. For graphics details or phone specifications missing from Settings, you’ll need a different screen or the manufacturer’s product page.

If you need room for a download, look for available storage. RAM holds data while apps run; it is not space you can use to store files.

How to Check PC Specs on Windows 10 and 11

Start with Settings for your processor and RAM. Task Manager shows your graphics card and drive information.

Find your processor and RAM

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.

2. Select System → About.

3. Under Device specifications, find Processor and Installed RAM.

Copy the complete processor name when comparing it with software requirements. “Intel Core i7” identifies a family, while the numbers and letters that follow identify the specific processor.

Your Windows edition and version appear under Windows specifications on the same page. 

If you’re checking your specs to choose a software download, our guide to ARM64, x86 and x64 explains how to identify the version that matches your system.

Find your graphics card and video memory

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

2. Select More details if a compact window appears.

3. Open Performance and select GPU.

Read the graphics card’s name near the top of the panel. If there are entries for GPU 0 and GPU 1, open both. Your computer may have integrated graphics as well as a separate graphics processor.

For a dedicated graphics card, look for Dedicated GPU memory. Use its total capacity when comparing video memory with a game’s requirements—not the amount currently in use. Do not add shared GPU memory to that figure: shared memory comes from system RAM.

If no GPU entry appears, press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. Look for the graphics device name under Display or Render.

Find storage capacity and available space

1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.

2. Select This PC.

3. Under Devices and drives, read the free space and total capacity for each drive.

Right-click a drive and select Properties for a clearer breakdown. To see which apps and files occupy space, open Settings → System → Storage.

If you also need the drive’s model or type, open Task Manager → Performance and select a Disk entry. The panel shows the hardware model and may identify it as an SSD or HDD.

If you’re unsure what that drive type means, our SSD vs HDD comparison explains the differences in everyday use, capacity and upgrade considerations.

Find motherboard and BIOS details

For upgrade research or a support request:

1. Press Windows + R.

2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.

3. In System Summary, locate the relevant fields below.

Other hardware information appears under Components in the sidebar. If support requests a text report, select File → Export in System Information.

How to Check Specs on a Mac

Open the Apple menu  → About This Mac.

This shows your Mac model, macOS version, memory, and Apple chip or Intel processor. Record the complete chip name, including Pro, Max, or Ultra when shown.

For more detail, hold Option, click the Apple menu , and select System Information. In the sidebar:

• Select Hardware for the model identifier, processor or chip, and memory.

• Select Graphics/Displays for graphics hardware and connected displays.

You can also open the report through System Settings → General → About → System Report. The fields available in System Information vary by model.

Macs with Apple silicon use unified memory shared by the CPU and GPU. They do not show the same separate dedicated video-memory capacity found on many PC graphics cards.

Find storage capacity and free space

On macOS Ventura or later, open System Settings → General → Storage. On older versions, choose Apple menu → About This Mac → Storage.

Read the used and available space for your storage. The categories below show how much room apps, documents, and other files occupy.

How to Check Android Phone Specs

Open Settings → About phone or About device. If you cannot find the menu, search Settings for “about.”

Record both the product name and the model number. The model number helps distinguish regional versions that may use different hardware.

Some phones show the processor, RAM, and storage here. Others mainly list model and software information. Opening Software information will not necessarily reveal the processor.

Find hardware details missing from Settings

Search Settings for RAM, Memory, or Storage first. If the information is absent, look up the exact model on the manufacturer’s website.

Use a search such as:

[brand] [exact model number] specifications

Choose the manufacturer’s result and match the RAM and storage configuration to your phone. One product page may list several options. For Pixel phones, Google maintains a hardware specifications page.

Labels such as RAM Plus, RAM expansion, and Memory extension describe features that use storage to supplement memory. The extra amount is not physical RAM.

For remaining space, use the phone’s Storage screen rather than the product page. Product specifications show capacity; your settings show what is available now.

How to Check iPhone and iPad Specs

1. Open Settings.

2. Select General → About.

3. Read Model Name, the software version, Capacity, and Available space.

Tap the value beside Model Number to switch between the part number and the model number. You can use the model number to identify the device more precisely.

Find the matching model on Apple’s technical specifications pages for chip and other hardware details.

See what is using your storage

Open Settings → General → iPhone Storage or iPad Storage.

The storage screen shows total usage and the space occupied by individual apps. Use it to work out whether you have enough room for an installation.

iCloud storage is separate from device storage. A larger iCloud plan does not increase your phone’s built-in capacity.

Which Specs Do You Need?

You rarely need to collect every detail. Record the information relevant to your task.

For gaming, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a particular frame rate or graphics setting. Compare the exact component models, then look for performance tests using similar hardware if you need a clearer estimate.

For upgrades, confirm compatibility before buying. Finding the installed RAM or drive does not establish which replacements the device supports.

For laptop and Mini PC memory upgrades, our guide to soldered RAM and SO-DIMM memory explains why some systems allow module replacement while others do not. Confirm the supported options for your exact model before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find my computer’s specs if it won’t turn on?

Your receipt, original packaging, or manufacturer’s order records may show the configuration it shipped with. A model label can help you find the product’s specifications, but some models were sold with several hardware options. These records also won’t reflect later upgrades.

If the computer turns on but Windows won’t start, you may still be able to view basic hardware details in the BIOS or UEFI.

Why does Windows show less usable RAM than installed RAM?

Some RAM is reserved for hardware, including integrated graphics, so a small difference can be normal.

If much less memory is usable than you expected, open Task Manager → Performance → Memory and note the Hardware reserved amount. The difference alone does not mean the RAM is faulty.

Why can’t I find my phone’s processor or RAM in Settings?

Some phones show only the model, software version, and storage information. You haven’t necessarily missed a menu.

Use the exact model number to find the manufacturer’s specifications. Match the configuration carefully, since a phone may be sold with different memory options or regional hardware. If the manufacturer does not list RAM, consult a reputable technical review of that exact model.