Valve has unleashed a brand-new Steam In‑Game Performance Monitor, now live for all Windows users. This isn’t just a basic FPS counter—it’s a sleek overlay that shows frame rate, CPU and GPU usage, memory consumption, and even an FPS graph! Gamers can choose between minimalist or detailed views with dynamic customization—size, opacity, color—all live while playing.

Essential Features That Make a Difference

Frame rate tracking includes both actual and AI-upscaled counts (DLSS/FSR). Curious whether those extra frames are real or generated? Now you’ll know at a glance. CPU usage is tracked both as an average and per-core—perfect for identifying bottlenecks on turbo-boosted threads. Meanwhile, GPU and RAM stats help you diagnose bottlenecks instantly.

How to Enable It—Quick Setup Guide

Head to Steam Settings → In‑Game → Performance Overlay. Enable the monitor, pick your preferred overlay level—from just FPS to full-system stats—and set its position or hotkey. Want more detail while troubleshooting? Use Shift+Tab to access a comprehensive performance summary panel.

Who Benefits Most and Why It Matters

Now you can fine-tune settings confidently: GPU memory maxed out? Dial down textures. CPU pegged? Lower physics or draw distance. And thanks to FPS differentiation, you can finally see how much boost DLSS or FSR actually adds in real-time. Plus, Linux users get access too via beta—Steam Deck fans, rejoice.

What’s Coming Next?

Roadmap plans include warnings for hardware issues, performance summaries within the overlay, and expanded metrics like clock speeds and temps. Expect broader GPU compatibility and even more live tuning options very soon.

You can learn more about it here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/500576552635859539?l=english