The Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool is provided to verify the functionality of an Intel microprocessor.

The diagnostic tool checks for brand identification verifies the processor operating frequency, tests specific processor features, and performs a stress test on the processor.

The diagnostic can be configured to execute in one of two modes: presence test mode or verification mode. Additionally, it can be configured to enable (run) or disable (skip) individual default configurations used for this mode of operation.

Intel processor diagnostic tool test system requirements

Multiprocessors Systems
The Intel processor diagnostic tool is compatible with multiprocessor systems. Only one Intel processor must be tested in this system configuration. Intel processor diagnostic tool does not support multiple processors inserted into a multiprocessor system configuration.

Motherboard & Processor
The motherboard you use to test your processor must be fully compatible with your Intel processor. Consult your motherboard manufacturer's support to ensure the motherboard supports your processor. If you are using an Intel® motherboard, please use this utility: Intel Processors and Boards Compatibility Tool.

Motherboard BIOS
The motherboard's BIOS must be at the minimum BIOS revision specified to support your Intel processor. Consult your motherboard manufacturer's support to ensure the BIOS revision is correct.

Motherboard Architecture
IPDT is only compatible with motherboards built using Intel 32-bit architecture.

Over-Clocking
Over-Clocking should be disabled while running the Intel processor diagnostic tool.

Power Management
Some power management features (i.e., Intel SpeedStep technology) throttle or reduce the system's operating frequency. These types of power management features may result in meager tested frequency results. This does not mean that the processor is operating at degraded performance levels. It means that the enabled power management feature optimizes the processor's efficiency, either to save power or reduce heat within the system.

We recommend you disable any power management features like Intel SpeedStep technology and configure your system to its optimal power management settings when running the Intel processor diagnostic tool. Please contact your system manufacturer for instructions on disabling these power management features.