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What is CPU usage Linux?
CPU Usage is a picture of how the processors in your machine (real or virtual) are being utilized. In this context, a single CPU refers to a single (possibly virtualized) hardware hyper-thread. … In Linux, the hyperthread is the most granular, independently schedulable execution unit.
Which process is consuming CPU Linux?
How To Check CPU Usage from Linux Command Line
- top Command to View Linux CPU Load. Open a terminal window and enter the following: top. …
- mpstat Command to Display CPU Activity. …
- sar Command to Show CPU Utilization. …
- iostat Command for Average Usage. …
- Nmon Monitoring Tool. …
- Graphical Utility Option.
