Side by side
GPU-Z vs NVTOP
Both stand on hardware monitoring tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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 Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
NVTOP provides a command-line view of GPU and accelerator activity across a broad listed set of vendors. Feature support varies by system, and some process reporting has stated kernel requirements.
Visit NVTOPThe facts
| GPU-Z | NVTOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | techpowerup.com | github.com |
| On hardware monitoring tools | #18 of 59 | #14 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.
NVTOP: what it does well
- Charts show utilization, temperature, power, clocks, and PCIe load.
- Can display information about multiple devices.
- Offers several Linux installation routes.
- Users can save interface preferences for later runs.
What to know first
- Apple Metal support is initial and subject to limitations.
- Some process reporting depends on Linux kernel support.
- Remote monitoring is not supported.
- Custom sensors are not supported.