For over two decades, Dr. Hardware has been a staple in the toolkit of PC enthusiasts and system administrators. While many users default to CPU-Z or HWiNFO, Dr. Hardware has quietly maintained a reputation for its clean interface and uniquely detailed benchmarking logic. With the release of version 24.4.0, the software proves it is still evolving with the modern PC landscape.
Released in late April 2024, Dr. Hardware 24.4.0 is not just a routine stability patch. This update focuses heavily on accurate hardware detection for 2024 components, improved Windows 11 support, and a revamped scoring algorithm for its built-in benchmark. Dr. Hardware 24.4.0
| Feature | Dr. Hardware 24.4.0 | CPU-Z | HWiNFO64 | AIDA64 | |----------------|----------------------|-------|----------|--------| | Real-time sensor logging | Yes (CSV) | No | Yes | Yes | | PCIe 5.0 retimer analysis | Yes | No | Partial | Yes | | DDR5 subtiming display | Full | Partial | Full | Full | | NVMe custom SMART | Advanced | No | Standard | Standard | | Portable (no install) | Yes | Yes | No (requires install) | No | | Price | $24.95 (lifetime) | Free | Free (Personal) | $59.95/year | For over two decades, Dr
Most people don’t think of Dr. Hardware as a benchmark tool, but its CPU/FPU benchmark suite is surprisingly thorough. It includes: The results are presented as raw numbers and
The results are presented as raw numbers and compared to a built-in reference database (from Pentium III all the way to Ryzen 9 9950X). It’s fascinating to see your modern CPU crush a 2002 Pentium 4, but also humbling to see memory latency hasn't improved as much as we’d like.