How to identify your graphics processor in a browser

You want to know which graphics processor is in your computer, but you may not want to install a system utility just to find out. A browser can show graphics information it can access, although it may not reveal every detail or the full list of installed hardware.

Start with System Info. It shows graphics details reported to the browser. If the name is incomplete or unfamiliar, use the steps below to confirm the exact model in your operating system.

Find your graphics processor in a browser

1. Open System Info in your browser.
2. Find the graphics information in the results. Look for a manufacturer or model name, such as Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, or Apple.
3. Write down the complete text shown. A longer name may include a browser graphics layer, driver, or display adapter before the actual processor name.
4. If your computer has more than one graphics processor, note each name shown. A laptop may have both an efficient integrated GPU and a faster dedicated GPU.
5. Compare the result with the information in Windows or macOS below if you need the exact installed model.

A graphics processor, often called a GPU, draws images and video and helps run games and other graphics-heavy software. The browser result is a useful first check, but it is not always a complete hardware inventory.

What the result means

A manufacturer and model are listed

If the result includes a specific model, such as a product name from Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, or Apple, that is usually the most helpful part to record. Search no further if you only need to identify the graphics hardware for a basic check. For a purchase, repair, or game requirement, confirm the name in your operating system too.

The result starts with ANGLE

ANGLE is a graphics translation layer used by some browsers. It can appear before the underlying graphics device, so the first word is not necessarily the GPU model. Read the rest of the result for the vendor and model. If it only shows ANGLE or another generic label, use your operating system to check the hardware.

You see two graphics devices

This is common on laptops with integrated and dedicated graphics. The integrated processor uses less power for everyday tasks. A dedicated GPU can provide more graphics performance, but it may only be used for demanding programs. A browser result might describe the device currently available to that browser rather than every GPU in the computer.

The name is generic or software-based

A name such as a basic display adapter, a virtual graphics device, or a software renderer may mean the browser cannot see the normal hardware name. This can happen in remote desktop sessions, virtual machines, or when the graphics driver is missing or not working. It does not, by itself, prove that the GPU is broken.

Confirm the graphics processor in Windows or macOS

1. Check Windows Device Manager. On Windows 11, right-click Start, open Device Manager, and expand Display adapters. The entries there show graphics devices Windows recognizes. If an entry is called Microsoft Basic Display Adapter, Windows may be using a basic driver instead of the manufacturer's driver.
2. Check the display settings in Windows. Open Settings › System › Display › Advanced display. Select a display if there is more than one, then look for its display adapter details. This can help explain which adapter is driving a particular screen, but Device Manager is a better place to see all listed adapters.
3. Check a Mac's hardware overview. Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Recent Macs show the Apple chip name there. To see graphics details, open System Information and select Graphics/Displays in the sidebar. The exact details depend on the Mac model and macOS version.
4. Match the names. Compare the operating system's graphics entry with the browser result. The browser may show a rendering layer or driver name in addition to, or instead of, the product model.

If you need to know which GPU a game or other app will use, identifying the installed hardware is only part of the answer. On Windows 11, open Settings › System › Display › Graphics to review graphics preferences for individual apps. A laptop can choose different GPUs for different programs.

Why a browser may not show the exact model

Browsers limit access to some computer details for privacy and security. The information a page receives can also vary with the browser, graphics driver, operating system, and whether you are using remote access. A browser may report the rendering device it can use, not a complete list of graphics hardware.

That means a blank, shortened, or generic name is not a reliable diagnosis of a faulty GPU. Check the operating system's device list and install or update the graphics driver from your computer manufacturer if Windows identifies only a basic display adapter. If you are trying to find out whether the browser is actually using graphics acceleration, see how to check if your browser uses GPU acceleration.

The browser test reports graphics information available on your device, but it cannot guarantee that every installed adapter will appear.