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NVIDIA FrameView

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Spec score 8.1 #25 of 70 in PC benchmark tools

What it is

NVIDIA FrameView is a free Windows utility for measuring graphics performance, latency, and power use. It records frame rates, frame times, power, and performance per watt, and can capture PC latency alongside FPS without additional hardware. A configurable overlay shows live metrics, while benchmark results are saved to log files. FrameView uses PresentMon for analytics and supports single-GPU systems from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Supported graphics APIs include DirectX 9–12, OpenGL, and Vulkan. It can capture Universal Windows Platform apps and applications running full-screen or windowed. Power reporting differs by manufacturer: NVIDIA GPUs provide chip and board measurements, while AMD GPUs provide chip power only. Correct AMD power measurement requires PCAT or another interposer setup. Windows 10 and later are supported. DX9 and DX10 games do not show the overlay, although their capture data is logged. NVIDIA also lists Battlefield 6 anticheat as incompatible with the overlay. The redesigned overlay requires Multi-Plane Overlay support, and presentation latency can increase when MPO is unavailable or disabled.

Spec sheet

Purpose
FrameView measures frame rates, frame times, power, and performance-per-watt on graphics cards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · nvidia.com
Security
NVIDIA says it evaluates reported security concerns and provides corrective actions, and publishes product security bulletins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Support
NVIDIA directs product users to its support page or a Customer Care agent.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nvidia.com
Founded
1993Read 23 Sep 2026 · nvidia.com
AMD power limit
The user guide says measuring correct AMD power requires PCAT or another interposer setup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Analytics
The product page says FrameView leverages PresentMon for analytics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Apps
FrameView supports Universal Windows Platform apps as well as full-screen and windowed modes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Game compatibility
NVIDIA lists FrameView's overlay as unavailable with Battlefield 6 anticheat.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Graphics compatibility
FrameView supports NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel single-GPU configurations and major graphics APIs including DirectX 9–12, OpenGL, and Vulkan.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Latency
The user guide says FrameView can capture PC latency alongside FPS without additional hardware.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Live overlay
The configurable overlay presents real-time metrics, and benchmark results are also saved to log files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
MPO requirement
NVIDIA says the redesigned overlay requires Multi-Plane Overlay support and can increase presentation latency when MPO is unavailable or disabled.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com
Operating system
The user guide lists Windows 10 and above as supported.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Overlay limits
The user guide says DX9 and DX10 games do not display the overlay, though data capture is supported and logged.Read 11 Oct 2026 · images.nvidia.com
Power measurement
The product page specifies chip and board power measurement for NVIDIA GPUs and chip power only for AMD GPUs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com

Plans and prices

FrameView Free Free download · Windows 10 and above · NVIDIA chip and board power; AMD chip power only Read 11 Oct 2026 · nvidia.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Windows download
  • Measures frame rates, frame times, and power
  • Captures PC latency without extra hardware
  • Supports NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel single-GPU systems
  • Saves benchmark results to log files

Limits

  • AMD power measurement needs PCAT or an interposer
  • DX9 and DX10 games lack the overlay
  • Battlefield 6 anticheat blocks the overlay
  • Requires Windows 10 or later

Who it suits

FrameView suits Windows users comparing graphics performance, latency, and power across supported single-GPU configurations. It is useful when logged measurements and a live overlay are needed.

Verdict

FrameView covers performance, latency, and power metrics across major APIs and GPU vendors. Overlay availability has specific game, API, and MPO limitations, while AMD power readings require additional hardware for correctness.

Where Specifiction places it

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