It shows that 60% of your CPU is being used by a process or tasks in Task Manager.
It shows that 60% of your CPU is being used by a process or tasks in Task Manager.
I begin with this, it might indicate several possibilities. It could mean 60% of the 8 cores are operating at full capacity, all 8 cores are utilized at 60% each, or any value in between. Now this, you clearly don’t have more than 8 cores, so you’re limited to using only what’s available. For instance, you can’t operate more than 4 wheels on your vehicle.
Indicates that 60% of your CPU's overall processing power is being utilized. The task doesn't have to be concentrated on a single core or thread, nor must it be spread uniformly across all cores/threads.
8c equals not 8c/16t. This concept of hyperthreading/multithreading has always been my go-to for explaining how CPUs can handle more than one task at once compared to traditional single-task processors. I often return to this idea because it clearly shows the benefits of hyperthreading: Intel Core i9-9900K versus Intel Core i7-9700K, benchmark results and differences (cpu-monkey.com). Hyperthreading is similar to collecting coins like Sonic the Hedgehog while driving—your car can still reach more coins even though it only has four wheels. It's a bit of a weak comparison, but I gave it a shot. Usually, this means you're leveraging about 60% of the available 8c/16t your CPU can offer at its boost clock. If usage is significantly higher than expected, consider factors like CPU states, background apps, thermal limits, and throttling points.