GPU % | Temp | VRAM % CPU max core % FPS | 1% low | Frametime Power limit %
Use "Group Name" settings in Afterburner to combine metrics into logical blocks (e.g., all CPU stats in one row). rivatuner overlays best
RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS), typically used alongside MSI Afterburner , provides the most flexible performance overlays for PC gaming. The "best" overlay depends on whether you are a casual gamer monitoring temps or a hardware enthusiast benchmarking performance. Top RivaTuner Overlay Styles GPU % | Temp | VRAM % CPU
RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS) remains the "GOAT" for in-game performance monitoring due to its extreme precision and low system overhead. While it is most commonly used as the engine behind MSI Afterburner's on-screen display, the current best practice is to use RTSS's built-in for a cleaner, modern look that doesn't rely solely on Afterburner's clunkier text formatting. Top RivaTuner Overlays & Layouts It is not for playing games; it is for diagnosing them
This overlay is ugly, large, and powerful. It is not for playing games; it is for diagnosing them.