Windows Task Manager vs GNOME System Monitor : Which is Better?

Windows Task Manager icon

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

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GNOME System Monitor icon

GNOME System Monitor

GNOME System Monitor shows you what programs are running and how much processor time, memory, and disk space are being used. Developed by The GNOME Project

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux BSD

Windows Task Manager VS GNOME System Monitor Feature comparision

Feature Windows Task Manager GNOME System Monitor
System Info
Task Management
Affinity Mask
Network Monitoring
Portable
Process Monitoring
Cpu monitoring
Disk Monitoring
Granular Detail on Processes
I/O Monitoring
Runs on command line
Lightweight
Performance Monitoring
Activity history
Command line interface
Hardware Monitoring
Application Monitoring
History graphs
No installation
Real-time monitoring
Services monitoring
Process Lasso manages
Responsive design
Stability
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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