Windows nvidia-smi on Windows equivalent in Linux
Displays NVIDIA GPU, driver, process and memory information when the proprietary NVIDIA driver provides the tool.
nvidia-smi on Windows
nvidia-smi
nvidia-smi
nvidia-smi
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "nvidia-smi on Windows" is used to show NVIDIA GPU status. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "nvidia-smi". Displays NVIDIA GPU, driver, process and memory information when the proprietary NVIDIA driver provides the tool. This reference is grouped under Hardware & Drivers → GPU/Display.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Same name, different environment
The basic command name nvidia-smi is familiar on both platforms, but Linux path rules, quoting, permissions and available options can still change the result.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux hardware and drivers.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show NVIDIA GPU status
Displays NVIDIA GPU, driver, process and memory information when the proprietary NVIDIA driver provides the tool.
nvidia-smi
Show NVIDIA GPU status
nvidia-smi --help
Show command help when supported
man nvidia-smi
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nvidia-smi
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: nvidia-smi on Windows
nvidia-smiReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nvidia-smi | Show NVIDIA GPU status |
nvidia-smi --help | Show command help when supported |
man nvidia-smi | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "nvidia-smi" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nvidia-smi |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nvidia-smi |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nvidia-smi |
Same command on this distribution. |
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