The latest update to the Resources system monitor for Linux introduces support for tracking AMD Neural Processing Unit performance. This allows users to monitor Ryzen AI hardware alongside other system resources in real time. The release also includes refinements to memory reporting and reduced CPU overhead.
On February 1, 2026, developers released Resources 1.10, a free and open-source tool built with Rust and GTK4/libadwaita. This version marks a significant addition for AMD users on Linux: real-time monitoring of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) via the AMD XDNA driver. It enables tracking of Ryzen AI performance metrics, displayed alongside CPU, RAM, GPU, and other hardware usage stats.
To access NPU reporting, systems require Linux kernel 6.14 or newer, along with updated amdnpu firmware. This feature caters to the growing interest in AI-accelerated computing on desktop Linux environments.
Beyond NPU support, the update overhauls pre-process memory calculations. It now relies on VmRSS (Resident Set Size), which accounts for physical RAM usage including shared libraries, mapped files, and even allocated but unused memory. As a result, reported RAM figures for processes may appear higher than in prior versions, offering a more precise view of memory pressure. Developers advise against assuming the lowest reading from various tools is the most accurate.
Additional enhancements include detection of AppImage applications through appimaged, support for apps managed by Portable, and recognition of LXC bridge network interfaces. Users can now search for multiple process names by separating terms with a pipe (|) character. Accessibility improvements ensure column names are announced by screen readers, with better keyboard navigation in the Apps and Processes views.
Efficiency gains are notable too: the companion process's CPU usage has been substantially reduced, and debug logs are now available for troubleshooting. Resources comes preinstalled on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and subsequent releases, while earlier Ubuntu versions can obtain it via Flathub.
