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Per-process CPU doesn't add up to total in Activity Monitor?
Observing Activity Monitor, the per-process CPU is often very different to the total CPU.
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Here the sum of individual processes is > 50%, yet the total said to be (100 - 91.43) 8.57%.
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Collect data on CPU usage per core at regular time intervals?
Is there any easy way to get CPU usage on a per core basis at a certain interval throughout the day? (e.g. every 60 seconds)
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happy to use a script (e.g. ruby, python) and run it in the terminal
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Folding@Home project killing CPU
Three to four weeks ago I read an article which was talking about the project Folding@Home which helps researchers find a cure for the CoVid-19.
Since then my Mac has been pretty noisy, although the ...
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cpu clock too low / force cpu clock / overclock
I have a MacBook from a few years back.
When I use it write some code and browse the internet, the fans go very fast and the noise is horrible. But the temp shows only 70 C.
So I used SMC to force ...
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Combining parts from a MacBook Pro with a Dell Inspiron
I have an old 2007 Macbook Pro 15" and Dell Inspiron 1720. Since the logic board on the Mac is damaged, I kinda combined it in Dell (I took RAM, WiFi card, HDD). It all works perfectly.
Since they ...
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) high temperature
I know there are plenty of articles here about CPU reaching very high temperatures but I am still concerned about mine.
I bought a used MacBook Pro Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015 (i5, 2.7 Ghz) computer ...
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Mac Pro processor upgrade, won't boot
I just upgraded my Mac Pro 4,1 (5,1 firmware) to dual X5690s. I was very careful and followed directions throughout the whole process.
When I put the CPU tray back in, the computer wouldn't post. ...
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Mac Pro 4,1 CPU upgrade
I own a Mac Pro 4,1 (single socket) with a Nehalem Quad-Core CPU.
I'd like to upgrade it with a six-core Westmere processor.
Now, what I have to do prior to installation of the Westmere processor?
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Anyway to add new processor to MacBook 5,1 or MacBook Air 204
I'd like to add a faster processor to my MacBook Air 2014 or my MacBook 5,1 unibody. Is this possible at all?
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OSX High CPU Usage
Are the following CPU usages normal??
From last few days my macbook air is heating too much. And i frequently notice the fan running fast.
Top two process have always use over 70% cpu and it goes to ...
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Get cpu usage per core on the command line
Activity monitor allows users to see the cpu usage on a per-core basis (for multicore machines, e.g. my MacBook Pro). Is there a way to find the percent usage of each core/processor via the command ...
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