Best PC Overclocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Saku Overclock is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 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.
PC tuning software is worth comparing against the hardware you want to adjust and the controls you need. Compared on automatic overclocking, CPU tuning, memory tuning, and motherboard controls, these options cover different areas to consider. Hardware scope and supported platforms can help you assess whether software fits your system, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing clarify access costs. AIDA64, ASUS GPU Tweak III, and OCCT are among the entries, alongside Universal x86 Tuning Utility and HCI MemTest. Consider which components matter for your setup, then compare the listed tuning controls and platform support before deciding which options merit a closer look.
29 PC overclocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Saku Overclock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free CPU tuning: YesMotherboard controls: Yes
- 2 Universal x86 Tuning Utility No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free CPU tuning: Yes
- 3 OCCT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€4.50/mo CPU tuning: YesMemory tuning: No
- 4 Quick CPU No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$2.25/mo CPU tuning: YesMotherboard controls: Yes
- 5 G-Helper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free CPU tuning: Yes
- 6 ASUS GPU Tweak III No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free
- 7 TuxClocker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free
- 8 Hypertune No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$5/mo CPU tuning: YesMemory tuning: YesMotherboard controls: No
- 9 CoreCtrl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2Free
- 10 RyzenAdj No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2Free CPU tuning: YesMemory tuning: NoMotherboard controls: No
- 11 CoreFreq No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free CPU tuning: Yes
- 12 Intel VTune Profiler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free
- 13 HYDRA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$3/mo CPU tuning: YesMemory tuning: Yes
- 14 AIDA64 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 15 ZenStates No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 CPU tuning: Yes
- 16 MemTest86 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5Free
- 17 ZenMaster No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 CPU tuning: Yes
- 18 Argus Monitor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$1/mo Motherboard controls: Yes
- 19 HCI MemTest No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free CPU tuning: NoMemory tuning: NoMotherboard controls: No
- 20 MemTest86+ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 21 Notebook FanControl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 CPU tuning: NoMemory tuning: NoMotherboard controls: No
- 22 y-cruncher No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 CPU tuning: NoMemory tuning: NoMotherboard controls: No
- 23 Fan Control No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 24 overclockSPD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 CPU tuning: NoMemory tuning: YesMotherboard controls: No
- 25 Prime95 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
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Questions about this list
Which PC overclocking software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Saku Overclock is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.1. Universal x86 Tuning Utility is second and OCCT third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.