CPU usage doesnt match

megas · 3 Jan 2016 at 14:11

im in need of some help
The cpu usage from the task manager doesn't match up with the cpu usage advanced system care, my keyboard readout and speedfan are telling me. Currently task manager is saying my pc is using 6% cpu but every other readout is saying my pc is using 17% cpu and was wondering if this is normal or if theres a hidden program using my CPU?
im using windows 10 if that matters.

megas · 4 Jan 2016 at 13:23

so does anyone know why im getting different cpu usage readings? there is usually a 10% difference between them.

snips86x · 4 Jan 2016 at 13:24

What's the refresh rate of the keyboard readout? Usage fluctuates so it'll never be static either.

megas · 4 Jan 2016 at 14:13

the refresh rate is seems about the same as task managers "normal" update speed so like a second i think.
but my keyboard readout, advanced system care and speedfan all seem to give me the same readout between them which is about 10% more than what task manager tells me when at idle.

megas · 5 Jan 2016 at 14:02

update: the cpu usage readout seems to sync up (more than normal anyway) when i dont have steam open. when i close steam it goes from 10% difference to only 1 or 2% difference with the odd spikes every now and again.