Windows 10: Why is so much of my CPU being used on my laptop?

Discus and support Why is so much of my CPU being used on my laptop? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; While there are no applications running on my desktop, I usually get no more than 3-4% CPU usage. However, on my laptop I am getting anywhere from 40%... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JordanLackey, May 8, 2019.

  1. JORDANLACKEY
    JordanLackey Win User

    Why is so much of my CPU being used on my laptop?


    While there are no applications running on my desktop, I usually get no more than 3-4% CPU usage. However, on my laptop I am getting anywhere from 40% to even sometimes close to 100% of CPU usage when there are no foreground programs running. Both systems are running Windows 10, but my desktop is a gaming computer so it does have the extra bit of CPU to go around. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 1500 which is know to have a really loud fan, but I think that is just because of the constant high CPU usage. I also recently reset my computer to delete any programs that might be causing it, but I am still getting very high numbers.

    :)
     
    JordanLackey, May 8, 2019
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  2. N-STER
    n-ster Win User
    n-ster, May 8, 2019
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  3. JAYP146
    JaYp146 Win User
    [FS][US] CPU, NForce4 skt 754 motherboard (with PCI-express slot, rare!), DDR RAM

    bump, CPU's stepping is now listed.
     
    JaYp146, May 8, 2019
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  4. HKCUONG
    Hkcuong Win User

    Why is so much of my CPU being used on my laptop?

    Core 2 Duo for laptop CQ40-314TU

    I have found something about CPU Upgrade on the Intel's Website, the manufacturer of my laptop's chipset (GM45 Chipset). Currently, the CPU which this laptop is using (Dual Core T3400) is NOT in this list: Intel product specifications
    The laptop's chipset also support Core 2 Extreme Technology, which I think the latest CPU Technology.
    I have another laptop called Acer Aspire 5572ANWXMi that is using the chipset 945GM which support the T7600 (like you suggested) and it is in this list: Intel product specifications
     
    Hkcuong, May 8, 2019
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