system_profiler:tldr:d9193
system_profiler: Display a hardware overview (Model, CPU, Memory, Serial, etc).
$ system_profiler SPHardwareDataType
try on your machine
The command "system_profiler SPHardwareDataType" is a command used in macOS to retrieve information about the hardware components of a computer.
When you execute this command in the Terminal, it retrieves and displays detailed information about the hardware of your Mac, including:
- Machine name: the model or name of the Mac.
- Model Identifier: a unique identifier for the Mac model.
- Processor type and speed: information about the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and its clock speed.
- Memory: details about the installed RAM (Random Access Memory) such as type, size, and speed.
- Graphics/Display: information about the graphics card or integrated graphics chip, including model and VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) size.
- Storage: details about the type, capacity, and availability of storage devices like hard drives or SSDs (Solid State Drives).
- Serial Number: a unique identifier for your Mac.
This information can be useful for troubleshooting, system requirements verification, or simply gaining insight into the specifications of your Mac computer.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.