Steam makes it easier to check your PC’s performance in games. For Valve, this is just the beginning of similar changes

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There’s a new performance measuring tool available for all Steam users now.

Occasionally, Valve holds off on incorporating new features into its digital distribution service. On some occasions, these features linger in beta testing for several weeks, while other times they are tested for months. In this instance, it’s evident that “Valve time” was at play, as the latest upgrade became available to all users less than two weeks after the commencement of testing.

We’re discussing broadening the ways to showcase data about a player’s hardware performance within games. Previously, you could only observe the frames per second (fps) of the displayed animation. However, now players have the ability to inspect the fps generated using technologies such as Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR in addition to this.

Additionally, this new function enables you to identify brief lapses in game fluidity (micro-stutters) as well as monitor your CPU, GPU, and system RAM usage. This feature simplifies troubleshooting for suboptimal gaming performance issues.

As a gamer, I appreciate that Valve gives me the flexibility to customize my viewing experience. They offer four different levels of detail for the data displayed, ranging from a classic, minimalistic approach to an intricate presentation of all the game’s performance details.

To use this specific feature, navigate to the “Performance Monitor in Overlay” section within the “Settings” of Steam, located under the “In-Game” tab. As you scroll down, you’ll discover settings associated with this option, including the detail level adjustment mentioned earlier and further accessibility settings.

Valve is taking the initial stride to simplify how players can monitor the performance of their games and systems, with plans to expand the overlay with more details in the future. However, it’s worth noting that the current version might not fully support non-Windows operating systems and less commonly used graphics cards.

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2025-07-02 09:01