If you are ever wondering how well your Windows PC is performing, running the Windows Experience Index (WEI) can help. It evaluates various hardware components and scores them on a scale of 1.0 to 9.9. Here’s how to run the tool and what the different scores mean.
How to Check Your Windows Experience Score Using PowerShell
The Windows Experience Index is a rating system that evaluates your computer’s performance based on various hardware components, such as the CPU, RAM, graphics card, and hard drive. Although the WEI is no longer actively used in newer versions of Windows, you’re able to still check your system’s performance score using PowerShell. Here’s how:
PowerShell will now display the WEI scores and other related information.
What Your PC’s Windows Experience Score Means
The Windows Experience Index rates the overall performance of your PC using the WinSPRLevel score. This score is based on the individual ratings of your hardware, including the CPU, memory, graphics card, and primary hard drive.
A higher WEI score means your PC is better equipped to handle demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, or running multiple programs simultaneously. For example, if your graphics score is high, your system will likely deliversmoother visuals in gamesand other graphics-intensive apps.
However, it’s important to remember that the WEI score is just one factor in assessing overall PC performance. Other aspects, such as software optimization, system maintenance, and even the specific tasks you perform, also play significant roles.
With WEI, you can get a detailed look at your computer’s hardware performance and ensure it meets your needs. However, if you need more advanced performance metrics or diagnostics, I recommend using third-party system analysis tools orbenchmarking software on your Windows PC.
