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I need to upgrade my CPU as just browsing the internet seems to use all it power :(
Which CPU would you recommend to upgrade from a i7-8700k from ?

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I need to upgrade my CPU as just browsing the internet seems to use all it power :(
Which CPU would you recommend to upgrade from a i7-8700k from ?

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Something is wrong with your system, nothing wrong with the 8700K. I would advice a good fresh installation of windows.
 
Seems this could be the problem
antimalware service executable (Very High Usage)

Could be - several times I've had to manually "reset" it (not an easy procedure) as it just sits there indefinitely using ~70% CPU and/or stalling out anything that invokes it like a browser - seemingly stuck in a constant loop trying to initialise a definitions update.

Quite inconvenient when it happens on a laptop when you can't quickly sort it as it drains battery like crazy.
 
If you're running a browser based CPU stress test then even a threadripper will reach 100%.

Seriously though, I've seen Windows 10 reach high CPU usage when it struggles to prepare one of the bi yearly updates. Check you've got version 1909.
 
Edge isn't that bad. Expand the Task Manager entry and you'll get a better clue which tab it is...

As for a CPU upgrade .... :p
 
lol do you have 70 tabs open?

I would exercise better browsing habits, its most likely scripting issue on multiple web pages. 10-15 tabs maximum.

how do you keep track of so many tabs?

your processor is more than fine. My mum is using a dual core old Intel cpu so your fine..
 
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