Resource Monitor vs Windows Task Manager : Which is Better?

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Resource Monitor

Resource Monitor a utility that displays information about the use of hardware (CPU, memory, disk, and network) and software (file handles and modules) resources in real time. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

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Windows Task Manager

Task Manager, previously known as Windows Task Manager, is a task manager, system monitor, and startup manager included with Microsoft Windows systems. It provides limited information about computer performance and running applications, processes and CPU usage, commit charge and memory information, network activity and statistics, logged-in users, and system services. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

Resource Monitor VS Windows Task Manager Feature comparision

Feature Resource Monitor Windows Task Manager
Hardware Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
System Info
Affinity Mask
Network Monitoring
Portable
Process Monitoring
Runs on command line
Lightweight
Activity history
Command line interface
Task Management
Application Monitoring
History graphs
Terminal-based
Cpu monitoring
Disk Monitoring
Granular Detail on Processes
I/O Monitoring
No installation
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