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GPU-Z vs Macs Fan Control

Both stand on hardware monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GPU-Z

Free plan Windows

GPU-Z offers a focused way to inspect graphics hardware information and selected monitoring details at no cost. Its usefulness depends on the graphics-card support noted for some readings.

Visit GPU-Z

Choose Macs Fan Control for Mac fan and sensor monitoring, with fan adjustment options on macOS and an automatic return to Auto when the app quits. Look elsewhere if you need Windows fan control outside the stated Boot Camp setup or want Pro without a one-time purchase.

Visit Macs Fan Control

The facts

	GPU-Z	Macs Fan Control
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Macs Fan Control
Website	techpowerup.com	crystalidea.com
On hardware monitoring software	#31 of 59	#35 of 59

GPU-Z: what it does well

Free Windows utility.
Monitors several graphics-card readings on supported cards.
Advanced tab shows supported graphics APIs.
Reports exact BAR size when Resizable BAR is enabled.
Standard download lists three checksums.

What to know first

Available platform listed is Windows.
Some monitoring details apply only to supported graphics cards.

Macs Fan Control: what it does well

Monitors fan speeds and temperature sensors, including third-party drives through S.M.A.R.T.
Works on Macs with Apple Silicon.
Supports fixed-speed or temperature-sensor-based fan control on macOS.
Restores fans to Auto when the app quits.
Menu bar can show fan speed and sensor temperature.

What to know first

Windows fan control is for Windows installed through Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs.
Custom fan presets are included with Pro, not the listed Free plan.

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