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Peter Wolinski

How to check CPU usage on Mac

2023 MacBook Air 15-inch M2 shown open on a surface.

Knowing how to check CPU usage on Mac is important if you're experiencing performance issues, or want to avoid them. By knowing how to monitor your CPU's load, you can identify when it is maxing out. This can help if you're experiencing performance issues when gaming, for example, and are trying to work out which hardware element is causing a bottleneck.

If you're regularly seeing your CPU maxed out for even simple tasks, it might be worth investing in some new kit and buying one of the best MacBooks.

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