Windows 11: How to Check Graphics Card in 1 Minute

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If you’re wondering what graphics card you have on your Windows 11 system and you don’t have time to waste, here are the fastest ways to find out.

1. Using Device Manager:

  • Right-click on the Start button and select “Device Manager”
  • In the Device Manager window, expand the “Display adapters” section. This will list the graphics card(s) installed in your computer.

    Normally, this simple step should be enough to know what graphics card you have on Windows 11. But if for whatever reason it’s not working for you, here are a few additional ways that are just as short:
  1. Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool:
    • Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
    • Type dxdiag and press Enter.
    • In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, navigate to the “Display” tab. Here, you’ll find detailed information about your graphics card, including the manufacturer, model, and driver version.
  2. Through Settings:
    • Open Settings by pressing Windows Key + I.
    • Go to “System” and then “Display”.
    • Scroll down and click on “Advanced display settings”. Here you will see the information about your display adapter.
  3. Using System Information:
    • Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
    • Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
    • In the System Information window, navigate to “Components” and then “Display”. You’ll see detailed information about your graphics card.

Which method mentioned above is the quickest to check the graphics card on Windows 11? Also, note that these steps were performed on the latest Windows 11 Pro version. Keep in mind that as Windows updates, some of these procedures may change.

Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.