How to Find Your Graphics Card Model on Windows 11

Simple ways to identify your graphics card in Windows 11

Honestly, figuring out what GPU my Windows 11 machine had sometimes felt like a bit of a chore. There are several methods, each with their own quirks. Whether you’re troubleshooting or just plain curious, here’s what worked for me after a bit of playing around. No need to take things apart — just some menu browsing.

Checking your GPU via Task Manager

This is probably the quickest and easiest method. The only caveat is if you’ve got more than one GPU — then things can get a tad confusing. Here’s how I do it:

Right-click the Windows icon or the taskbar and select Task Manager, or press Windows + X and choose it from the menu.
If it opens in simplified mode, click More details at the bottom to see all tabs.
Go to the Performance tab. You’ll see a list including CPU, Memory, Disk, and usually GPU 0.
Select GPU 0 (or GPU 1, if you see it). The top right corner should display the model name — like “NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660” or “Intel Iris Xe” — whatever your system has.

This method is pretty straightforward, but bear in mind that if you have a second GPU (like a dedicated card plus integrated graphics), you’ll need to check each one separately. The info shown is sometimes not super detailed, but it’s usually enough for basic troubleshooting or just satisfying your curiosity.

Getting more details with DxDiag

If you want more in-depth info, I’ve found DxDiag to be quite handy. It provides more details than Task Manager — especially about driver versions:

Press Windows + R to open the Run box.
Type dxdiag and press Enter or click OK.
The DxDiag window will appear. Click the Display tab — sometimes labelled as Display 1.
You’ll see your graphics card’s name, manufacturer, driver version, and other details. If you want an even more comprehensive report, click Save All Information — it’ll save a text file to review later.

If you prefer using the command line, you can run dxdiag /t "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\dxdiag.txt". This saves a full report directly to your desktop, handy for sharing or detailed analysis.

Using Device Manager

An old favourite — Device Manager. It’s straightforward but sometimes only shows generic info:

Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
Expand the Display adapters section by clicking the arrow.
Your GPU should be listed there. It might just say “Intel UHD Graphics” or “NVIDIA GeForce XXX,” but if you right-click it and choose Properties, you’ll see detailed info such as driver versions and device IDs.

This method is useful if you’re troubleshooting driver issues or considering an upgrade. Sometimes Windows flags issues here, so it’s worth a quick look. If the driver info seems off, you can update it directly from this menu or via the manufacturer’s software.

Keeping your GPU drivers up to date

Once you’ve identified your GPU, it’s a good idea to check for driver updates. Depending on the brand—NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel—they often have their own dedicated tools like GeForce Experience, Radeon Settings, or Intel Graphics Command Center. Alternatively, you can visit their official websites:

If you’re comfortable with a bit more tech, you can even update drivers via PowerShell or Command Prompt using tools like pnputil.exe. But honestly, most of the time, sticking with the manufacturer’s software or Windows’ device manager will do the trick.

Hope this helps — it took me a while to get the hang of it. Double-check your device names, ensure your driver versions are current, and if something looks odd, a driver update usually sorts it out. Good luck digging into your hardware info — sometimes the settings are buried deep or not immediately obvious!

Hopefully, this saves someone a weekend of烦恼. Cheers.