Windows 10

Run WinSAT to Generate Windows Experience Index

The Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) remains tucked away in Windows 10. You can use WinSAT to generate a Windows Experience Index for your processor, graphics card, memory speed, and more.

1. Type command in your Start Menu search bar, right-click the Best Match and select Run as Administrator.
2. When the Command Prompt opens, input the following command: winsat formal
3. Wait for the process to complete. When it finishes, you can find the XML file in C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore.
4. Wait for the process to complete. When it finishes, you can find the XML file in C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore.
5. When prompted, select your internet browser to view the XML file. Your browser will make the XML data readable.

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winsat formal
winsat cpu
winsat mem
winsat disk
winsat dwm
winsat d3d
winsat media
winsat mfmedia
winsat features

Use the Windows PowerShell

1. Type powershell into your Start Menu search bar, right-click Windows PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.
2. When PowerShell opens, input the following command: Get-CimInstance Win32_WinSat

Use the Performance Monitor and System Diagnostics

1. Type performance into your Start Menu search bar and select Performance Monitor.
2. Under Performance, head to Data Collector Sets > System > System Diagnostics. Right-click System Diagnostics and select Start. The System Diagnostic will run, collecting information regarding your system.
3. Now, head to Report > System > System Diagnostics > [computer name]. After selecting your computer name, the System Diagnostic Report will appear. Scroll down the report until you find the Hardware Configuration
4. Expand the Desktop Rating, then the two additional dropdowns, and there you find your Windows Experience Index.