The GNOME Resources application is shaping up to be the replacement for the current GNOME System Monitor starting with version 51 of the environment, scheduled for September. This tool aims to modernize system monitoring with new features such as NPU monitoring and GPU power, along with a more updated interface and improved support for various devices.
Technical resources: from CPU to NPU in a single window 🖥️
GNOME Resources expands the traditional monitor's field of view. Beyond CPU, RAM, and network, it incorporates NPU (neural processing unit) metrics and a breakdown of GPU power consumption. The interface is redesigned with clearer graphs and a process-based organization that makes it easier to identify bottlenecks. Support for recent hardware, such as AI accelerators, is its main advantage over the current System Monitor, which is becoming outdated in these aspects.
Goodbye classic monitor, hello new mental load 😅
Finally, we'll be able to know how much power our GPU wastes while watching cat videos. Of course, with the arrival of Resources, those who still used System Monitor out of nostalgia will have to accept that its 90s interface no longer cuts it. Now it's time to learn where developers hide the button to close rebellious processes, although they'll surely put it in a logical place, like in a context menu that only appears with the keyboard.