Everything vs CPU-Z

Everything: what it's good at

Everything indexes filenames on NTFS volumes almost instantly and returns matches as you type, making Windows Search feel unusable by comparison. It uses very little memory and is a permanent fixture on most power users' machines.

• Near-instant filename search
• Indexes an entire drive in seconds
• Very low resource usage
• Regex and advanced query syntax

CPU-Z: what it's good at

CPU-Z reports precise details on your processor, motherboard, memory modules and graphics — the fastest way to find out what a machine actually contains before buying an upgrade or diagnosing a fault.

• Detailed processor identification
• Memory module and timing information
• Motherboard and BIOS details
• Built-in benchmark and stress test

Which should you choose?

Both are free, so the honest answer is that you can install either and decide for yourself — that is the advantage of free software over a paid trial.

Both run on Windows. Only CPU-Z supports Android.

We deliberately do not publish a star rating for either. We have no way to verify a rating that would be honest at scale, and an invented one would be worse than none — so we give you the facts and let you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Everything better than CPU-Z?

Neither is universally better. Everything instant filename search across your entire drive, while CPU-Z identify exactly what hardware is inside your PC. The right pick depends on your platform and workflow.

Are both really free?

Everything is free and CPU-Z is free. Both can be downloaded without paying.

Can I install both?

Yes. Since neither costs anything, installing both and comparing them on your own files is usually the fastest way to decide.