Best PC Overclocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Saku Overclock is ranked #1 of 29 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Universal x86 Tuning Utility and OCCT. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Universal x86 Tuning Utility. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Argus Monitor at $1/mo.
Overclocking tools differ in the components they can adjust and the systems they support. Compare CPU and memory tuning with motherboard controls and automatic overclocking, then check hardware scope and supported platforms against the PC you plan to configure. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices are also listed as access details. Saku Overclock, Universal x86 Tuning Utility, and OCCT start the ranking, followed by Quick CPU and G-Helper among the early entries. Use the listed controls to compare how much adjustment each option offers for your hardware, without overlooking compatibility with your platform.
29 PC overclocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | CPU tuning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saku Overclock | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  Universal x86 Tuning Utility | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 | OCCT | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €4.50/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 |  Quick CPU | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.25/mo | Yes | 27 one-time | Yes | View |
| 5 | G-Helper | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | ASUS GPU Tweak III | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 |  TuxClocker | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 |  RyzenAdj | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 |  CoreCtrl | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | HYDRA | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Hypertune | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  ZenStates | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  CoreFreq | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  Intel VTune Profiler | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | Argus Monitor | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1/mo | No | 16.45 one-time | — | View |
| 16 |  ZenMaster | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 17 |  HCI MemTest | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 5 one-time | No | View |
| 18 | Fan Control | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 |  y-cruncher | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | No | View |
| 20 |  MemTest86+ | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Notebook FanControl | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | No | View |
| 22 |  Prime95 | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 |  MemTest86 | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  overclockSPD | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | No | View |
| 25 | Handheld Companion | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which PC overclocking software is ranked first on Inferse?
Saku Overclock is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.4. Universal x86 Tuning Utility is second and OCCT third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Argus Monitor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.