MangoHud as a Linux alternative to NVIDIA FrameView
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Our verdict
MangoHud is a solid replacement for NVIDIA FrameView on Linux, especially for users who want real-time performance monitoring in games. It delivers FPS, frame timing, GPU, CPU, and temperature data directly on screen, supports both Vulkan and OpenGL through Vulkan layers, and works well with Proton. While it lacks FrameView's polished reporting interface, MangoHud covers the core monitoring needs for most gamers and developers. It’s ideal for Linux users who prioritize lightweight, in-game overlays over detailed post-session analysis.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 0.8.4
- Rating
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What works the same
- Real-time FPS and frame time monitoring
- Supports Vulkan and OpenGL games
- Displays GPU and CPU usage
- Overlay during gameplay
- Logs system performance data
What is different
- MangoHud has no built-in graphing or post-session analysis like FrameView
- No official NVIDIA-only optimizations or deep driver integration
- Logging is basic; no native CSV or visualization tools
- Configuration is file-based, not GUI-driven
Opening your NVIDIA FrameView files
MangoHud does not support opening or importing NVIDIA FrameView log files. There is no known tool to convert or parse FrameView output for use with MangoHud. If you rely on FrameView’s exported data, you’ll need to manually analyze or visualize MangoHud’s plain-text logs. The format and metrics differ, so direct comparison requires post-processing.
Switching from NVIDIA FrameView to MangoHud, step by step
- Install MangoHud via your distro’s package manager (e.g., 'sudo apt install mangohud' on Ubuntu)
- Run 'mangohud --no-display --dlsym %command%' in Steam game launch options
- Configure display options in ~/.config/MangoHud/MangoHud.conf
- Enable logging by adding 'output_folder /path/to/logs' in the config
- Use F12 to toggle the overlay during gameplay
Key features of MangoHud
- Real‑time FPS, GPU, CPU, memory, and temperature readouts
- Supports Vulkan, OpenGL, and Proton games
- Configurable via a simple .ini file
- Can overlay on top of any X11 or Wayland session
- Supports custom fonts and colors
- Allows logging to a file
- Can be toggled with a hotkey
- Works with both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
How to install MangoHud on Linux
sudo apt install mangohudsudo apt install mangohudsudo dnf install mangohudsudo pacman -S mangohudsudo zypper install mangohudFrequently asked questions
Does MangoHud work with NVIDIA GPUs on Linux?
Yes, MangoHud works with NVIDIA GPUs using the proprietary driver. It reads performance data via the Vulkan layer and NVML, so GPU stats like usage, temperature, and clock speeds are available.
Can I get the same frame latency graphs as in FrameView?
Not directly. MangoHud shows frame times in the overlay and can log them, but it doesn’t generate graphs. You’d need to export logs and plot them externally using tools like Python or Excel.
Is MangoHud compatible with Wayland?
Yes, MangoHud supports both X11 and Wayland compositors, though some features may behave differently depending on the compositor and game backend.