NVIDIA FrameView

What NVIDIA FrameView is

NVIDIA FrameView is a free Windows utility for measuring graphics-card performance, power use, and performance per watt. It records frame rates and frame times, and can capture PC latency alongside FPS without additional hardware. A configurable overlay displays metrics in real time, with benchmark results also saved to log files. FrameView uses PresentMon for analytics and supports single-GPU configurations from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. It works with major graphics APIs including DirectX 9–12, OpenGL, and Vulkan, as well as Universal Windows Platform apps and applications running in full-screen or windowed modes. Power reporting varies by GPU: FrameView measures chip and board power for NVIDIA GPUs, while AMD measurements cover chip power only. Correct AMD power measurement requires PCAT or another interposer setup. Windows 10 and above are supported. Data capture is logged for DX9 and DX10 games, although the overlay does not appear in those titles. The overlay is also unavailable with Battlefield 6 anticheat. NVIDIA says the redesigned overlay requires Multi-Plane Overlay support; if MPO is unavailable or disabled, presentation latency can increase.

Who it suits

FrameView suits Windows users who want to monitor frame rates, frame times, latency, and GPU power across supported single-GPU setups. It is also useful for comparing performance-per-watt and saving benchmark data for later review.

Limits

The free plan is for Windows 10 and above. AMD power measurement covers chip power only, and correct readings require PCAT or another interposer setup; DX9 and DX10 captures are logged without an overlay.

Getting started

1. Open the NVIDIA FrameView website.
2. Download the free Windows version.
3. Install it on Windows 10 or above.
4. Configure the overlay to display real-time metrics.
5. Use the logs to review benchmark results.

Verdict

Choose NVIDIA FrameView if you need a free Windows tool for tracking graphics performance, power, and latency across supported APIs. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on an overlay in DX9 or DX10 games, with Battlefield 6 anticheat, or on AMD power readings without an interposer setup.