How to Show the Processor Information on a Mac

How to Show the Processor Information on a Mac thumbnail
You can easily find the processor information on your Mac.

Your Mac computer's processor is considered the heart of your system. When you are upgrading or troubleshooting your system, you may need to know the type of processor in your Mac. It takes a few brief moments to find this information.

Instructions

    • 1

      Click the small "Apple" icon in the top left corner of your desktop.

    • 2

      Scroll down and click "About This Mac."

    • 3

      Look to the right of "Processor." This is where you can view information about your processor, such as whether it is an Intel or PowerPC processor.

Related Searches:

References

  • Photo Credit processor image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.com

Comments

You May Also Like

  • How to Find the Processor Speed on a Mac

    You can easily access your Mac's system information, including the processor speed, from your menu bar. The "About This Mac" feature provides...

  • How to Upgrade A Mac Pro Processor

    The Mac Pro is a modularly constructed desktop computer that has seen a number of updated models put out by Apple. You...

  • MacBook A1278 Specifications

    The model A1278 identifies Apple's line of portable 13-inch MacBooks and MacBook Pros. This includes 13-inch MacBook Core 2 Duos, 13-inch MacBook...

  • How to Get Processor Information

    To upgrade your computer or to purchase a specific software, you may need to know information about your processor. Your computer's central...

  • Mac Intel Quad Core Vs. 2 Dual Core Processors

    From its consumer laptops to its high-end workstations, Apple has been transitioning its Macintosh line to a multi-processor and multi-core lineup. As...

  • How to Find Processor Information

    Obtain valuable information regarding the processor, or Central Processing Unit (CPU), installed on your Windows based computer with options already on your...

  • How to Watch Television on Your Mac Computer

    With a Mac computer, you can watch some TV shows on the Internet. The content is provided under many payment models, including...

  • Which Mac Computers Can Run OS 9?

    Apple's release of Mac OS 9.2.2 in 1999 marked the end of the line for pre-OS X versions of the Macintosh operating...

  • What Does CPU Stand for?

    CPU stands for central processing unit and is the main core of a computer where every command runs through and is routed...

  • Information About Mac Computers

    Apple introduced the first Macintosh to the world during the 1984 Super Bowl, becoming the first commercially successful computer to feature a...

Related Ads

Featured