The beloved hardware tool CPU-Z just got smarter with its version 2.16 update, now supporting the latest AMD and NVIDIA hardware, including GPUs from the RDNA 4 and RTX 50 series, and new CPU families like Ryzen Z2 and Dragon Range.
Starting with graphics cards, CPU-Z now officially recognizes the Radeon RX 9060 XT, AMD’s Navi 44-based GPU available in both 8 GB and 16 GB VRAM versions. This move aligns with the increasing popularity of RDNA 4 cards in mainstream builds. Meanwhile, NVIDIA’s RTX 5060, 5060 Ti, and even the budget RTX 5050 have been added as well, ensuring full visibility into GPU details for users jumping on the RTX 50 bandwagon.
On the CPU side, AMD’s handheld-focused Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme APUs-featuring up to 8 Zen 5 cores and 16 threads-are now supported. These are designed for high-performance portable gaming devices, marking another step in AMD’s handheld dominance. Additionally, CPU-Z recognizes the latest Ryzen 8000HX ‘Dragon Range’ chips aimed at premium mobile platforms, as well as the Kraken Point-based Ryzen AI 7 350 and AI 5 340, which offer AI-enhanced performance for budget laptops.
In an unexpected twist, CPU-Z 2.16 even includes support for China’s Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-U6780A and KX-U6580 CPUs. These 8-core chips may not dominate benchmarks globally, but their presence signals CPU-Z’s commitment to wide hardware support-even beyond the usual AMD/Intel/NVIDIA trio.
While CPU-Z doesn’t offer deep GPU diagnostics like dedicated GPU tools, this update ensures that users get accurate identification and validation for the newest hardware components-essential for enthusiasts, builders, and reviewers alike.
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