Problem with CPU reaching full usage
Problem with CPU reaching full usage
You're facing a performance problem where the system's CPU usage seems low in Task Manager but high in CPUID. There are no unusual applications running, temperatures normal, and all updates applied. Everything appears fine except for the discrepancy between Task Manager and CPUID readings. Your setup includes a strong i7 processor, decent GPU, ample RAM, and a fast SSD—yet performance lags.
Multiple attempts using Malwarebytes and Windows security tools. No results detected.
I included a picture from HWMonitor displaying CPU usage alongside stable temperatures. Another unusual observation is that my CPU cores remain capped at around 800MHz. Additionally, a Task Manager snapshot taken simultaneously shows no applications consuming excessive CPU resources.
It looks like a software problem was mentioned by Plutosaurus. You shouldn't be able to reach full usage while keeping the idle clock low. Consider turning on high performance mode in Windows power settings—see if it changes the CPU behavior from power saving to base clock.