Issues with the i5-7200(U)
Issues with the i5-7200(U)
I’m currently working on assembling a computer so I can switch to a more powerful machine. My dad’s laptop is underperforming, mainly because it has an i5-7200(U) processor and an Intel HD 620 graphics chip built into it. Even when idle, the WMI Provider Host would consume around 30% of the CPU, Trend Micro used about 20%, and my CPU stayed at 50% usage, which got eaten up by other background processes, leaving only 30% available. That’s why I’m frustrated—it feels like using a slow CPU just to extend battery life. My initial thought was it was malware, but after scanning with Avast and Windows Defender, I found no viruses. During games, some programs reduced their load but still took 50-60% of the CPU, leaving me with a lot of frustration. I’m considering an upgrade but still curious about the process. P.S. This laptop was donated by my dad’s employer, who works for a network carrier. I suspect HP has a partnership with his company, and every time Windows starts, there’s a bunch of rules popping up. Trend Micro seems to be permanently installed on the system.
It might be due to the i5-7200(U) being considered low quality, or it could stem from an OEM Windows version packed with various apps to provide system details for your dad's company.
It looks like a standard anti-malware scan. No issues detected. Everything appears normal.
Trend micro functions as an anti-malware tool. Is it typical for a WMI service provider to consume 30% of resources, sometimes climbing into the high 70%? Edited June 27, 2020 by SomeonesDad
It seems to be the i5-7200U chipset. It's a dual-core processor with limited speed and has aged quite a bit—about four years if I recall correctly. My Lenovo model uses the same chip, and while it's not particularly fast, it might benefit from a bit of optimization after four years of studying. It will never become a high-performance machine, it always has been that way.
It functions as a tool within Windows. Once completed, it will cease operation with the 30% setting.