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System information, diagnostics, and benchmarking

Windows software for hardware inventory, stability testing, sensor monitoring, and performance measurement—used by enthusiasts and IT teams who need accurate, repeatable results.

  • 30+ Years
  • 250K+ Device IDs
  • 4 Editions
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Products

AIDA64 Products

Various editions for home users, IT technicians, and enterprises. Choose the one that fits your needs.

AIDA64 Extreme

AIDA64 Extreme

For PC enthusiasts and home users. Complete hardware and software detection (250,000+ device IDs), 64-bit benchmarks, System Stability Test, and 250+ real-time sensors with SensorPanel. Single-PC focus; one-time license with lifetime updates; 30-day trial.

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AIDA64 Business

AIDA64 Business

Flagship for companies. Everything in Extreme plus network audit, central SQL database, change tracking, remote monitoring and control. Scheduled reports and silent deployment. Per-computer licensing for asset management and fleet visibility.

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AIDA64 Engineer

AIDA64 Engineer

For IT technicians and field engineers. Same features as Business but licensed per engineer—one license per technician, unlimited PCs. Run from USB or network share. One-time fee with lifetime updates for break-fix shops and consultants.

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AIDA64 Network Audit

AIDA64 Network Audit

Dedicated inventory and audit solution. Automated PC discovery and scan, hardware and software collection, change tracking, and reporting. Export to CSV, HTML, XML, or SQL. Focused on asset list and software compliance without heavy diagnostics.

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Capabilities

33 things you get with AIDA64

Capabilities, platforms, licensing, and deployment. Each item is different content.

Features & capabilities

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Hardware detection250,000+ device IDs. CPU, GPU, disk, motherboard, peripherals.
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64-bit benchmarksCPU, memory, cache, disk, GPGPU. Industry-standard.
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Stress testingSystem Stability Test: CPU, RAM, disk, OpenCL GPGPU.
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250+ sensorsTemps, voltages, fan speeds, power. OSD, tray, SensorPanel.
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SensorPanelCustom panels, gauges, graphs. Desktop or 50+ LCD/VFD.
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Software auditPrograms, versions, licenses. Extreme and Business.
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Reports & exportHTML, CSV, XML, MHTML. Support and change tracking.
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Network auditScan PCs over the network. Business and Network Audit.
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SQL databaseCentral inventory and reporting. AIDA64 Business.
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Remote monitoringSensors from phones and tablets. Wireless.
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Remote controlRun audits and commands remotely. Business.
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Change trackingHardware and software changes. Business and Engineer.
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Per-engineer licenseEngineer: one license per technician, unlimited PCs.
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Fleet inventoryNetwork Audit: automated PC discovery and reporting.
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Windows supportWindows 11, 10, Server 2022. Kept up to date.
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Android appDevice info and sensors. Separate AIDA64 Android.
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iOS appSystem info and sensors on iPhone and iPad.

Deployment & support

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Portable useRun from USB or network share. No install.
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Silent installCommand-line and silent deployment for enterprises.
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30-day trialExtreme: full trial. Business/Network Audit: test license.
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Lifetime updatesOne-time purchase includes major version updates.
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Compare editionsFeature matrix:compare page.
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CPU & cache benchmarksQueen, PhotoWorxx, VP8, AES, SHA3. Single and multi-thread.
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Memory latency mapL1/L2/L3 and RAM latency. Tune overclocks.
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Disk read/write testSequential and random. NVMe, SATA, USB.
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GPGPU computeOpenCL and CUDA. Compare GPUs for compute.
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External displays50+ LCD/VFD. Logitech G15/G19, Razer, gadgets.
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License checkerCheck and renew keys. License Checker.
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Scheduled auditsNetwork audit on a schedule. Business/Network Audit.
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EXE & ZIP packagesInstaller or portable ZIP. Choose per deployment.
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No subscriptionOne-time fee. No monthly or yearly subscription.
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Archive & old buildsPrevious versions. Downloads archive.
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SupportSupport and community.FAQ & guides.

Guide

Which AIDA64 product is right for you?

The four editions target different users and workflows. Here is how they differ and when to choose each one.

AIDA64 Extreme — home users and PC enthusiasts

Extreme is the consumer edition. It focuses on a single PC: full hardware and software detection, all benchmarks (CPU, memory, cache, disk, GPGPU), System Stability Test, and over 250 real-time sensors. SensorPanel lets you build custom dashboards on the desktop or on supported LCD/VFD devices. You get software audit, report export (HTML, CSV, XML, MHTML), and optional tray/OSD monitoring. There is no network audit or remote control; everything runs locally. Ideal for validating new builds, overclocking, comparing hardware, and keeping an eye on temperatures and voltages. License is per-PC, one-time purchase with lifetime updates. A 30-day trial is available.

Typical users: system builders, overclockers, gamers, and anyone who wants the most detailed diagnostics and benchmarks on one machine without enterprise features.

AIDA64 Business — companies and IT teams

Business is the flagship corporate edition. It includes everything in Extreme and adds network-wide capabilities: automated network audit (discover and scan PCs), central SQL database for inventory and history, change tracking (hardware and software changes over time), remote monitoring (sensors and status from phones/tablets), and remote control (run audits and commands on client PCs from a central console). Reports can be scheduled and pushed into your existing asset or help-desk systems. Licensing is per-computer; silent install and command-line options make deployment easy. Suited for asset management, compliance, help-desk diagnostics, and fleet visibility.

Typical users: IT departments, MSPs, and organizations that need centralized PC inventory, change tracking, and remote diagnostics.

AIDA64 Engineer — technicians and field engineers

Engineer has the same technical feature set as Business (diagnostics, benchmarks, sensors, software audit, network audit, SQL, change tracking, remote monitoring and control) but uses a per-engineer license: one license per technician, unlimited PCs. That makes it cost-effective for teams that support many machines but have a limited number of staff. Engineers can run audits from a USB stick or network share without installing on each PC; change tracking and reports help document what was done. No subscription; one-time fee per engineer with lifetime updates.

Typical users: field technicians, consultants, and support teams who work on many different PCs and want one license per person rather than per machine.

AIDA64 Network Audit — inventory and asset tracking

Network Audit is a dedicated inventory and audit solution. It does not include the full benchmark and stress-test suite of Extreme/Business/Engineer; it focuses on discovering PCs on the network, collecting hardware and software data, and producing reports. You get automated discovery, scheduled scans, change tracking, and export to CSV/HTML/XML or integration with SQL. It is lighter and often used where the main goal is asset list, software compliance, or warranty tracking without needing in-depth diagnostics or benchmarks on each machine. Licensing is per-computer.

Typical users: asset managers, compliance officers, and teams that need accurate PC and software inventory without running heavy diagnostics on every PC.

Quick Reference

Product comparison at a glance

Quick reference: which edition includes what. For the full matrix seecompare page.

FeatureExtremeBusinessEngineerNetwork Audit
Hardware & software detection✓✓✓✓
CPU / memory / disk / GPGPU benchmarks✓✓✓—
System Stability Test (stress)✓✓✓—
250+ sensors, SensorPanel, OSD✓✓✓—
Network audit (multi-PC scan)—✓✓✓
SQL database, change tracking—✓✓✓
Remote monitoring & control—✓✓—
License modelPer PCPer PCPer engineerPer PC

Scenarios

Use cases by product

Concrete scenarios where each edition shines. Different content for each product.

AIDA64 Extreme

  • Validate a new PC build before delivery: run stability test and benchmarks, export report for the customer.
  • Compare CPU or GPU before and after overclock; use memory latency map to tune RAM.
  • Monitor temperatures and fan speeds on a second monitor or LCD with SensorPanel.
  • Document hardware and installed software for insurance or resale (HTML/CSV report).
  • Check SSD health and disk performance; run GPGPU benchmark to compare graphics cards for compute.
  • Run from USB on multiple PCs without installing (portable ZIP); 30-day trial to evaluate.

AIDA64 Business

  • Automated nightly network audit: all PCs report hardware and software into a central SQL database.
  • Asset management: one place for serial numbers, warranty, and change history.
  • Remote diagnostics: run audit or stress test on a user's PC from your desk; view sensors on phone.
  • Compliance: track installed software and licenses; report on unauthorized or outdated apps.
  • Help-desk: quick hardware and driver overview before dispatching a technician.
  • Silent deploy via GPO or script; EXE or ZIP; scheduled reports to file share or database.

AIDA64 Engineer

  • One license per technician; use on any number of client PCs (USB or network run).
  • On-site audits: full diagnostics and benchmarks without installing on each machine.
  • Change tracking: document what was upgraded or replaced for each visit.
  • Remote monitoring and control from a single console for all supported PCs.
  • Export reports to customer or ticketing system; SQL and change history for asset records.
  • Ideal for break-fix shops, consultants, and field teams with many endpoints per engineer.

AIDA64 Network Audit

  • Lightweight inventory: discover all PCs, collect hardware and software list, no heavy benchmarks.
  • Scheduled scans: daily or weekly audit; export to CSV/HTML or feed SQL for asset system.
  • Software compliance: see what is installed where; track versions and licenses.
  • Warranty and lifecycle: use hardware data for renewal and replacement planning.
  • Change tracking: detect new hardware or software between scans.
  • Good when you already have separate tools for stress tests and need only audit and reporting.

Licensing

Licensing and deployment

All AIDA64 products use a one-time purchase model with lifetime major-version updates. No subscription. Extreme is licensed per PC; Business and Network Audit are per-computer; Engineer is per engineer (unlimited PCs per license). Trials: Extreme has a 30-day full trial; Business and Network Audit typically offer evaluation licenses on request. You can run from USB or network share (portable) or install via EXE; silent install and command-line options are available for enterprise deployment. License keys can be checked and renewed via the License Checker tool; seeFAQfor activation and transfer.

Not sure which edition? Use thecompare pagefor the full feature matrix and download links per product.

Core

Key Features

Hardware detection engine with 250,000+ entries. Real-time sensors, stress tests, and professional reporting.

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Diagnostics

Over 50 pages of hardware configuration and 50+ pages of installed software, licenses, security apps, and Windows settings.

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Benchmarking

64-bit benchmarks for CPU, memory, cache, disk, and GPGPU. Multi-threaded memory and cache analysis.

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Stress Testing

System Stability Test drives your PC to the limit. Hard disk, SSD, and OpenCL GPGPU stress tests available.

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SensorPanel

Custom panels with graphs, gauges, and dynamic text. Display temps, voltages, fan speeds on desktop or external LCDs.

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250+ Sensors

Temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, power draw. OSD, System Tray, Desktop Gadget, Logitech G15/G19, Razer LCD.

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External Displays

50+ LCD/VFD devices supported. Wireless remote monitoring on smartphones and tablets.

Community

What Users Say About AIDA64

Real experiences from enthusiasts and IT professionals. Troubleshooting and tips that work.

Used AIDA64 for years to validate new builds. The stress test caught a bad RAM stick before it caused crashes. SensorPanel on my second monitor is essential.

— PC enthusiast, system builder

We use AIDA64 Business for network audit. Automated reports to SQL and remote monitoring saved us countless hours. License checker page is handy for renewals.

— IT admin, small business

Fixed 'Connection refused' on remote audit by adding /ACCEPTBG to the logon script. Running from a network share works great—no install on every PC.

— Engineer, corporate deployment

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Practical

Common use cases

How people use AIDA64 in practice. Each scenario is different: validation, monitoring, audit, or benchmarking.

New build validation

After assembling a PC, run the System Stability Test for 30–60 minutes. Check that all cores and memory are detected, temps stay within range, and no errors appear. Generate an HTML report to keep a snapshot of the build for warranty or resale.

Extreme, Engineer

Overclock tuning

Use CPU and cache/memory benchmarks to compare before and after overclock. Run the stability test to verify the overclock is stable. Monitor voltages and temperatures in the Sensor page while stressing. Adjust BIOS and repeat until you find a stable, cool setup.

Extreme, Engineer

Desktop monitoring

SensorPanel on a second monitor or small LCD shows CPU/GPU temps, fan speeds, and usage in real time. No need to alt-tab. Customize layout, colors, and which sensors to display. Useful for gaming, rendering, or long encodes.

Extreme, Engineer, Business

Fleet inventory

Deploy AIDA64 from a network share with a logon script. Each PC runs an audit and writes CSV or XML to a central folder. No install on each machine. Business edition can write directly to SQL for asset management and change tracking.

Business, Network Audit

Remote support

Connect to a remote PC with AIDA64 running and pull a report or view live sensors. Useful when a user reports high CPU or unknown hardware. Run from a share with /ACCEPTBG so the remote side accepts connections without user action.

Business, Engineer

Drive health checks

Check SMART data in AIDA64 for SSDs and HDDs. Watch for reallocated sectors, pending sectors, or other attributes that indicate failure. Early warning can save data. Run periodically on critical systems or before warranty expires.

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Setup

System requirements and tips

What you need to run AIDA64 and how to get the most out of it.

Requirements

  • OS:64-bit Windows (Vista through 11, Server 2003–2022, Windows PE). No 32-bit.
  • RAM:64 MB minimum; 256 MB or more recommended for large reports.
  • Disk:About 50 MB for the application; more for reports and logs.
  • Hardware:No special GPU required; OpenCL optional for GPGPU benchmarks.
  • Network:For remote features, TCP connectivity between machines; firewall may need to allow AIDA64.

Tips

  • Close heavy apps before benchmarking for consistent scores.
  • Use the portable ZIP if you don't want to install or need to run from USB.
  • Enable XMP/DOCP in BIOS before comparing memory benchmarks with others.
  • Run the stability test for at least 30 minutes when validating an overclock.
  • Save SensorPanel layouts so you can reuse them after an update.
  • For "Connection refused" on remote audit, add /ACCEPTBG to the script on the remote PC.
  • Use /SAFE or /SAFEST if AIDA64 freezes during "Scanning PCI devices".
  • Generate reports in HTML or CSV for sharing with support or for your own records.

Performance

Benchmarks overview

What each benchmark measures and when to use it.

Benchmark What it measures Use case
CPU QueenInteger performanceCompare CPUs, single-thread
CPU PhotoWorxxInteger, SIMDImage processing–like load
CPU ZLibCompressionData compression performance
CPU AESAES encryptionCrypto acceleration
CPU SHA3HashingHash performance
Memory read/write/copyRAM bandwidthRAM speed, dual-channel, XMP
Memory latencyCache and RAM latencyTuning memory, cache hierarchy
GPGPU (OpenCL)GPU computeCompare GPUs for compute
Disk / SSDSequential and random I/ODrive speed, before/after clone

Why AIDA64

22 reasons to use AIDA64

Each item is a different capability. Scan the list or jump to what matters to you.

  1. 01

    CPU identification

    Processor name, codename, cores, cache, instruction sets. Exact specs for Intel and AMD.

  2. 02

    GPU & display info

    Graphics cards, drivers, OpenCL, DirectX, monitor EDID. Integrated and discrete GPUs.

  3. 03

    Storage & RAID

    Disks, SSDs, NVMe, RAID. S.M.A.R.T., firmware, controller details for troubleshooting.

  4. 04

    Motherboard & BIOS

    Chipset, BIOS date, UEFI/legacy, OEM strings. Upgrades and compatibility checks.

  5. 05

    Temperature monitoring

    Core, package, GPU temps in real time. OSD, SensorPanel, or external LCD.

  6. 06

    Power & voltages

    CPU/GPU power draw, rail voltages, PSU load. For overclocking and stability.

  7. 07

    Fan speed control

    Read fan RPM; PWM control on supported boards. Cool and quiet with custom curves.

  8. 08

    Installed software

    Program inventory, versions, install dates. Audits, license checks, cleanup.

  9. 09

    Windows & licenses

    OS build, edition, license status. Product keys and activation for compliance.

  10. 10

    Network adapters

    MAC, link speed, driver, IP. Audit network hardware across the fleet.

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    Memory benchmarks

    Read, write, copy, latency. DDR4/DDR5, multi-channel, industry-standard tests.

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    GPGPU benchmarks

    OpenCL and CUDA compute. Compare GPUs for parallel and scientific workloads.

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    Cache & latency

    L1/L2/L3 bandwidth and memory latency maps. CPU and RAM performance.

  14. 14

    Disk benchmark

    Sequential and random read/write. NVMe, SATA SSD, HDD before and after upgrades.

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    System stability test

    Stress CPU, RAM, disk, GPGPU. Find unstable overclocks or cooling issues.

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    SensorPanel & LCD

    Custom dashboards, gauges, graphs. Desktop panels or 50+ external LCD/VFD devices.

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    Remote monitoring

    Sensors and reports from phones and tablets. Wireless monitoring for servers.

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    Reports & export

    HTML, CSV, XML, MHTML. Configurations for support tickets and change tracking.

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    Network audit (Business)

    Scan workstations and servers. Central SQL and automated inventory for IT.

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    Android & iOS

    AIDA64 on mobile: device info, sensors, battery. Same engine on phones and tablets.

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    30 years of updates

    New hardware and Windows supported quickly. Database and benchmarks stay current.

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    Portable & silent install

    Run from USB or network share. Silent install and CLI for enterprise deployment.

Get AIDA64

Downloads

Try all editions free. AIDA64 Extreme has a 30-day trial. Business and Network Audit: request a free test license.

Product Version Package Action
AIDA64 Extreme 8.25.8200 EXE / ZIP Download
AIDA64 Engineer 8.25.8200 EXE / ZIP Download
AIDA64 Business 8.25.8200 EXE / ZIP Download
AIDA64 Network Audit 8.25.8200 EXE / ZIP Download

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