CPU-Z 2.20.2 Now Supports Intel Arc G3 Panther Lake & More
The free system-info utility from CPUID was updated with expanded hardware detection for some of the newest chips on the market.
CPU-Z 2.20.2 is out, and if you've just picked up (or are eyeing) one of the new Intel Panther Lake-powered handhelds or laptops, this update has you covered. The free system-info utility from CPUID was updated with expanded hardware detection for some of the newest chips on the market.
What Is CPU-Z?
For anyone new to it: CPU-Z is the go-to free Windows utility for reading detailed hardware information from your PC. It shows you exactly what processor, memory, motherboard, and graphics hardware you have, down to core configurations, cache sizes, bus speeds, and memory timings. It's a staple for PC builders, overclockers, and anyone who wants to know what's actually running under the hood.
What's New in CPU-Z 2.20.2
🔵 Intel Arc G3 & G3 Extreme (Panther Lake) Support
The headline addition is detection for Intel's Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme processors — Intel's new "Panther Lake" chips designed for gaming handhelds and thin-and-light laptops. These are the chips powering the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and similar upcoming devices, featuring Intel's Xe3 GPU architecture.
🟢 AMD Ryzen AI Max 400 "Gorgon Halo"
The 2.20 series also brought support for AMD's Ryzen AI Max 400 (codenamed "Gorgon Halo") APUs — AMD's answer to high-performance integrated graphics for premium laptops.
💾 HUDIMM & HSODIMM Memory Detection
CPU-Z now correctly identifies HUDIMM (High-bandwidth Unified DIMM) and HSODIMM memory modules, newer form factors appearing in next-generation laptops designed for tighter memory bandwidth.
⚙️ Additional Processor Support
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, Ultra 7 270K Plus, Ultra 5 250K Plus (Arrow Lake Refresh)
- AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (Granite Ridge)
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (Raphael)
- Preliminary support for AMD Medusa Point
- Improved LPDDR5X CAMM2 detection
Download
CPU-Z 2.20.2 is free and available directly from CPUID:
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