While many factors contribute to the speed of your computer, you can find out what your computer has under the hood by looking at its processor speed and RAM. To find this information on a Windows computer, follow these steps: Click the Windows button at the bottom left of your screen. Select â€œControl Panel.â€ Click â€œSystem and Security.â€ Under â€œSystem,â€ select â€œView amount of RAM and processor speed.â€ You can also find this information on your Mac device by following these steps: Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen. Select â€œAbout This Mac.â€ By learning more about the processor and amount of RAM your device has, you can have a better understanding of its expected performance.