It is relatively difficult to memorize the make and model of your CPU. However, Linux resolves this issue by providing you with the ways through which you can check this information as per your needs, on the go. In this guide, we will be talking about the ways in which you can figure out the CPU that you are using while working with Linux.
Methods of Checking Your CPU in Linux
For quickly finding out the CPU that you have, you can use either of the following two methods:
Method # 1: Using the CPUINFO File
In this method, we will use the CPUINFO file of the Linux system to list all the relevant CPU information on the terminal. The exact command for doing this is stated below:
$ less /proc/cpuinfo
The CPU that we are currently using has been highlighted in the following image:
Method # 2: Using the LSCPU Command
In this method, we will use the LSCPU command for listing the CPU information from where we will extract the model of the CPU that we are using. This command can be used in the manner shown below:
$ lscpu
The model of the CPU that we are using currently is highlighted in the image that follows:
Conclusion
In this guide, we shared with you two different methods of finding out the CPU that you have in Linux. Now, you can easily use any of these methods according to your choice for extracting this information as well as other relevant information about your CPU.
Ayesha Sajid has secured a Bachelors degree in Computer Sciences and currently, she is doing her Masters in Information Security. She is a technical content writer by profession who has experience in working with Windows and the different flavours of Linux operating system.
