How can you inspect performance impact of your materials in the Scene view?

• A. Use the Profiler only.
• B. Use the Frame Debugger only.
• C. Use the Stats window only.
• D. Use the Profiler, Frame Debugger, and the Stats window.

Answer: (D)

To understand how materials affect performance, you need a combined view of timing, per-draw detail, and live rendering stats. The Profiler gives you the big picture: you can measure frame time and break down where the time is spent, including rendering costs from materials, so you can see if materials are contributing to slow frames. The Frame Debugger dives into a single frame and shows every draw call in order, letting you see exactly which mesh uses which material and shader, how many times it draws, and which passes are involved. This is the precise, step-by-step view you need to identify the material or shader variants driving high costs or overdraw in the Scene view. The Stats window provides real-time numbers in the viewport—draw calls, batches, triangles, and similar metrics—so you can quickly gauge workload while you iterate on material changes. Used together, you get the overall performance signal, the exact culprits at the rendering level, and immediate live feedback, which is the most effective way to diagnose material-related performance issues.