Google Chrome-Task Manager

In order to help you keep an eye on performance, Chrome actually provides a Task Manager just like Windows. You can access it using Shift-Esc:

The Task Manager will show you how much Memory/CPU/Network Bytes Sent or Received/FPS (Frames per Second) your browser, tabs, apps, extensions and plug-ins are using. This is great when troubleshooting problems with the browser or if you want to keep tabs (no pun intended) on how many resources a particular page might consume. If you install a beta addon and find your system is crippled afterwards, you can verify the results using the Chrome Task Manager.
If you right-click on any one of these entries you can customize the view further:

 

 

For instance, you can choose "JavaScript memory" for stats involving this category.
If desired, you can end each process by highlighting it and using the "End process" button.