Does your PC have an NPU? Here’s how you can find out

You are lucky if your PC has it

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Published onMarch 15, 2024

published onMarch 15, 2024

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NPU, a specialized hardware commonly found in smartphones, has finally become something of interest to PC users. The reason isMicrosoft’s push for AI in Windowsand everyone wanting to utilize it to the maximum!

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is a hardware component designed to boost AI, machine learning, and deep learning applications of the PC.

Most PCs bought a few years ago don’t feature an NPU chip. And you can quickly verify it on yours via theTask Manager,Device Manager, orSystem Information.

How do I find out if my PC has an NPU?

1. Using the Task Manager

2. Through the Device Manager

3. From System Information

If your PC doesn’t feature a built-in NPU chip, there’s nothing to worry about. Most PCs don’t, even the new ones! You will still be able to utilize most of the AI-powered features released by Microsoft.

As for anyone looking for an NPU-supported PC, theIntel Meteor Lakeseries of processors is an option. The latest,Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5, comes equipped with the same processor.

Does your PC feature an NPU chip? Share with us in the comments section.

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Does your PC have an NPU? Here’s how you can find out

How do I find out if my PC has an NPU?

1. Using the Task Manager

2. Through the Device Manager

3. From System Information