How to Pin the Game Bar CPU, GPU, and RAM Overlay on Top in Windows 10

To keep the Xbox Game Bar CPU, GPU, and RAM overlay visible above other windows in Windows 10, open the Performance widget, position it where you want it, and select its pin icon. The widget will stay on screen after you dismiss the main Game Bar controls. “Pin” means keep the panel on top; it does not automatically place it at the top edge of the display, so move it first if that is where you want it.

Before you start

Xbox Game Bar must be available and enabled on the PC. If pressing Win+G does nothing, open Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and turn on the option to open Game Bar. The wording can differ slightly between Windows 10 builds. Then open Microsoft Store and check for app updates. Microsoft’s Game Bar guidance says the current version supports widgets and recommends checking for updates through the Store.

For the clearest result, start from a regular app window or a game. Game Bar may not open while a Command Prompt or PowerShell window has focus. You do not need to install a separate monitoring utility for the built-in Performance widget.

Pin the Performance overlay

1. Open Game Bar. Bring a game or another app to the foreground and press Win+G. You can also open Game Bar from Start. If Windows asks whether the highlighted app is a game, follow the prompt. The Game Bar home controls should appear over the current window.
2. Choose the Performance widget. Select Widget Menu on the Game Bar, then choose Performance. If the widget is already open, select its panel to bring it forward. The Performance panel is the built-in place to view system activity such as processor, graphics, and memory use.

3. Set the metrics you want to see. In the Performance panel, open its options or settings control if you need to show or hide individual metrics. Turn on CPU, GPU, and RAM when those switches are available in your version. Game Bar’s layout can vary by app version, so the panel may display the metrics as graphs, readings, or a more compact view. Keep only the sections you need if you want the overlay to cover less of the screen.

4. Position, pin, and dismiss Game Bar. Before pinning, drag the widget’s title bar to the part of the screen where you want it. If your version allows resizing, adjust the panel from its edge so it does not obscure important content. Select the pin icon in the widget title bar. Then press Win+G again or click outside the Game Bar controls to dismiss them. The pinned Performance panel should remain visible above the desktop or app.

Move or unpin the overlay

If the widget is in the wrong place, press Win+G to reopen Game Bar, then drag the Performance title bar to a better position. Pinning and placement are separate: the pin keeps the widget visible, while its position determines where it sits on the screen.

To remove it from the desktop, reopen Game Bar and select the pin icon again. Once it is unpinned, dismiss Game Bar and the floating overlay should disappear. If you want to close the widget completely, use its close button; you can open it again later from Widget Menu > Performance.

If Performance is missing

• Check Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar and make sure Game Bar is enabled.
• Open Microsoft Store, check for app updates, and restart Windows if an update is waiting to finish.
• Press Win+G while a game or ordinary app is active instead of leaving focus in Command Prompt or PowerShell.
• If Game Bar opens but Performance is not listed, check the Widget Menu and update Game Bar. A managed work or school PC may also have gaming features restricted by its administrator.

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Bar customization guide covers the Windows 10 overlay and its widgets. Microsoft also documents opening Game Bar with Win+G, updating Game Bar through Microsoft Store, and the widget pin state.