Can I pin a CPU monitor to my Windows desktop?

Windows System Monitoring Widgets

Hardware

Hardware diagnostics, CPU/GPU temperature meters, RAM usage gauges, and battery monitors.

Curated Discoveries2 Widgets

System monitoring tools display real-time CPU core usage, GPU temperature, memory consumption, and fan speeds on your desktop or system tray.

Gamers, video editors, and power users use system monitors to detect thermal throttling and resource bottlenecks during heavy workloads.

2 Verified Entries

Windows 11 Widget

9.2/10

Built-in Windows performance overlay for CPU, GPU, RAM, VRAM, and FPS tracking.

FreeEasy InstallLow RAM

By Microsoft CorporationView Widget

System Tray Tool

9.7/10

Industry-standard hardware diagnostic software with customizable system tray sensor counters.

FreeMedium InstallLow RAM

By REALiX (HWiNFO)View Widget

Zero-Install Web Alternatives

network

Essential

Instantly check your public IPv4 and IPv6 address, internet service provider (ISP), location, and connection details.

HTML/JS Client Network Utility

network

Essential

Inspect your browser engine, operating system, hardware concurrency, memory, GPU WebGL renderer, and feature support.

HTML5 / Web APIsStatic Utility

network

Essential

Check your physical screen resolution, CSS viewport dimensions, device pixel ratio (DPR), color depth, and orientation.

HTML5 / Window APIsStatic Utility

network

Popular

Measure HTTP network round-trip latency, jitter, and connection stability to global server nodes in real time.

HTML5 Fetch API / High Resolution TimersClient Network Utility

Yes! You can use Rainmeter desktop overlays, Xbox Game Bar performance pin, or HWiNFO system tray counters.