CPUID has rolled out HWMonitor version 1.61, and it’s a meaningful update for anyone who relies on the tool to keep tabs on CPU temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and overall system health. As one of the most widely used hardware monitoring applications, HWMonitor regularly expands its internal hardware database so it can read sensors correctly on new processors, graphics cards, and platforms. This release continues that trend by adding support for several upcoming Intel and AMD CPUs expected to arrive across 2025 and 2026.
On the Intel side, HWMonitor 1.61 expands compatibility to include Arrow Lake Refresh processors. The release notes indicate full support for three new “Plus” K-series models: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. With these chips now recognized in the database, users should be able to get proper monitoring readouts as soon as the CPUs land in real-world systems, rather than waiting for software updates after launch.
AMD users also get a solid boost from this update. HWMonitor 1.61 includes support spanning multiple Ryzen generations, including a chip that only recently entered the market: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. This Zen 4-based budget-friendly X3D processor features a 6-core/12-thread configuration and a sizable 96MB L3 cache, making it the most affordable X3D option in the Zen 4 lineup and an appealing pick for gaming-focused builds that still need efficient multitasking.
The update also adds the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a Zen 5-based model that’s expected to bring a 400 MHz higher boost clock compared to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It’s currently slated to debut at CES 2026, and its early appearance in HWMonitor’s database suggests CPUID is preparing the software to deliver accurate telemetry right around launch.
Notably, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D isn’t listed in this version’s notes. However, given HWMonitor’s frequent update cadence and its track record of adding support ahead of major releases, it’s reasonable to expect compatibility to arrive in a future build.
Another interesting addition is early, “preliminary” support for AMD Medusa Point, the mobile processor family tied to the Zen 6 architecture. These mobile chips are anticipated to arrive later in 2026, and their inclusion here points to early groundwork being laid for next-generation laptop platforms. Medusa Point has also been mentioned in development toolchains for early optimizations, making its appearance in monitoring software another sign that the ecosystem is beginning to prep for Zen 6 mobile hardware.
For PC enthusiasts, system builders, and overclockers, these database additions matter because accurate sensor detection is the difference between guesswork and trustworthy monitoring—especially when you’re adopting new hardware early. With HWMonitor 1.61, the software is positioning itself to be ready for a wave of next-gen Intel Core Ultra refresh chips and AMD Ryzen X3D and Zen 6 mobile processors well before they hit mainstream availability.
