How to find what graphics card you have on a PC or Mac, and get its exact model name

• You can find what graphics card your computer has using the Device Manager on a PC, or the "About This Mac" menu on a Mac.
• Your graphics card is one of your computer's most vital components, and helps display everything on your computer screen.
• If you're going to upgrade your graphics card or test a program, you should know what graphics card you currently have.

Your computer's graphics card — also known as a video card — is responsible for rendering everything you see on the screen. The more sophisticated your graphics card, the more advanced the programs you run can be.