Show CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM, and FPS While Gaming on Windows 11
Source-checked · About 10 minutes
Answer
Pin Xbox Game Bar's Performance widget for CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM and FPS, or use a trusted GPU overlay when the game and anti-cheat allow it.
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Prepare the correct account, device, project, or session
Confirm Xbox Game Bar is enabled, the intended Microsoft or Xbox account is active, the target game is focused, and capture or overlay settings match available storage and privacy needs. Close private windows and notify voice participants before recording. Test locally first and do not inject unsupported overlays into anti-cheat protected games or record content without permission.
2
Open Game Bar
Press Windows+G and open the Performance widget from the widget menu.
3
Choose metrics
Select CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM, and FPS where available and resize the widget for readability.
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Pin the overlay
Use Pin so the widget remains visible after Game Bar closes, then choose position and transparency.
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Respect compatibility
Some exclusive-fullscreen or anti-cheat games block overlays; do not inject unsupported monitoring tools into protected processes.
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Verify the result
Run a representative game and verify displayed CPU, GPU, VRAM, RAM, and FPS values update without materially affecting performance.
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Use the supported recovery boundary
If the result is unavailable or the interface differs, stop before deleting additional data, weakening security, or using a third-party workaround. Recheck the exact account, device, permissions, compatibility, and current product state, then compare the outcome with the linked Microsoft Support guidance. Preserve original files and the exact error so official support can diagnose this task without guessing.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
If a metric is absent, confirm Game Bar permissions, Performance widget support, and game mode. Avoid unsupported overlay injection into anti-cheat titles.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
