Intel Power Gadget

Intel Power Gadget is a cool tool for macOS that helps you keep an eye on how your Intel processors are performing. You don’t need any fancy third-party gadgets to get this info!

Compatibility with Intel Processors

This handy app works with 2nd to 6th Generation Intel Core processors, but just a heads up—you can’t use it with Intel Atom processors.

Easy Installation Process

The installation is super simple. You just download the installer package that sets up everything you need, like libraries and drivers, to track your CPU’s performance. Plus, there’s a little application included that shows you all the data in a nice visual format.

Launch and Monitor Performance

Once you’ve got it installed, launching Intel Power Gadget is straightforward. You’ll see real-time graphs that display how much power (in Watts) your CPU is using, the frequency levels (in MHz) for both the CPU and graphics core, and even the temperature in Celsius.

Customize Your Preferences

You can also log this data if you want! Just head over to Preferences where you can set where to save your log files. Want timestamps? No problem! You can adjust sampling resolution or set the maximum power on the Y-axis too.

Your Go-To Tool for Mac Users

So here’s the deal: if you're using a Mac with 2nd to 6th Generation Intel Core processors, Intel Power Gadget gives you real-time insights into power usage without needing extra tools or software!