How to check GPU temp on Windows 11

Windows 11 makes it easier to check the GPU temperatures, and here's how. You can even use third-party tools.

Windows 11 check GPU temperature
Windows 11 check GPU temperature
  • To check the GPU temperature on Windows 11, open Task Manager > Performance, select the graphics card on the left and confirm the hardware temperature. 
  • Alternatively, you can use third-party apps like HWiNFO and CPUID HWMonitor to monitor the video card’s temperature.

On Windows 11, you have multiple ways to check the GPU temperature through the Task Manager and third-party applications, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to find this information. Whether you’re a video editor, graphic designer, or enthusiast gamer, checking the GPU temperature can come in handy to ensure that it’s in the nominal ranges between 65 to 85C (149 to 185F) and not overheating. If temperatures reach 100C or higher, you should troubleshoot the problem by revising the ventilation and cooling system on the computer and checking the drivers are up to date to ensure no bugs are causing issues.

Regardless of the reason, on Windows 11, you can monitor the graphics card temperature in at least three ways through Task Manager and third-party tools like HWiNFO and HWMonitor, which you can also use to check the CPU temperature.

In this guide, I will teach you the steps to determine the GPU temperature levels on your Windows 11 computer. 

Check GPU temperature on Windows 11 from Task Manager

To check the GPU temp from Task Manager on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Start on Windows 11.

  2. Search for taskmgr and click the top result to open Task Manager.

  3. Click on Performance.

  4. Choose the GPU from the left pane.

    Quick note: The temp details should also be displayed in the icon next to the utilization information.
  5. Check the graphics card’s temperature (in Celsius) at the bottom of the page.

    Task Manager GPU temperature

Once you complete the steps, Task Manager will display the temperature of the graphics card. The app will display each card on the left if you have multiple video cards.

If you don’t see this information, it’s because the graphics card isn’t supported to allow the operating system to display the temperature details. This usually happens with old cards or graphics virtualization.

Check GPU temperature on Windows 11 from apps

Alternatively, you can use third-party apps (such as HWiNFO and HWMonitor) to monitor the GPU temperature.

Check graphics card temp using HWiNFO

The HWiNFO (free) app is among the most popular real-time apps for monitoring hardware components. Although the application is straightforward, the details can be overwhelming for most users, but it’s an excellent app to check the graphics card and processor temperatures.

To install the HWiNFO app to check the GPU temp, use these steps:

  1. Open Start

  2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

  3. Type the following command to install the HWiNFO app and press Enter:

    winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO

    winget install HWiNFO

    Quick note: The app will also be available from the Start menu after installation.
  4. Check the Sensors-only option.

  5. Click the Start button.

  6. Select the GPU from the list.

  7. Check the current graphics card’s temperature (in Celsius).

    HWiNFO check GPU temp

Check graphics card temp using HWMonitor

HWMonitor (free) is another app that you can use to check the temperature information and other details of the components.

To install the HWMonitor app to monitor the processor temperature, use these steps:

  1. Open Start

  2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

  3. Type the following command to install the HWiNFO app and press Enter:

    winget install --id CPUID.HWMonitor

    winget install HWMonitor

  4. Open Start.

  5. Search for HWMonitor and click the top result to open the app.

  6. Select the graphics card from the list.

  7. Confirm the temperature of the GPU on the computer.

    HWMonitor check GPU temp

After you complete the steps, either app will give you the current temperature of the video card while Windows 11 is loaded.

About the author

Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].