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Command prompt diffrent from task manager.

Anonymous
2024-07-23T23:42:27+00:00

In command prompt, if I use the command wmic cpu get loadpercentage i get a cpu usage of around 1-10&.
in task manager, its about 50% usage. Why are these diffrent, and how can i sync/fix them.

In command prompt it also says I have a diffrent processor than task manager,

the above image is in task manager.

the above image is in CMD.

I will now provide some basic info, so you guys can help.

AC_HAM

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 11 Home

OS Version: 10.0.22631 N/A Build 22631

OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation

OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation

OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free

Registered Owner: ******@gmail.com

Registered Organization: HP

Product ID: 00356-07338-59983-AAOEM

Original Install Date: 6/9/2024, 12:23:29 AM

System Boot Time: 7/23/2024, 2:16:10 PM

System Manufacturer: HP

System Model: HP Laptop 15-ef2xxx

System Type: x64-based PC

Processor(s): 1 Processor(s) Installed. 

                       [01]: AMD64 Family 23 Model 104 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~2100 Mhz

BIOS Version: AMI F.32, 10/3/2023

Windows Directory: C:\WINDOWS

System Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32

Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1

System Locale: en-us;English (United States)

Input Locale: en-us;English (United States)

Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Total Physical Memory: 32,078 MB

Available Physical Memory: 22,902 MB

Virtual Memory: Max Size: 38,222 MB

Virtual Memory: Available: 27,338 MB

Virtual Memory: In Use: 10,884 MB

Page File Location(s): C:\pagefile.sys

Domain: WORKGROUP

Logon Server: \AC_HAM

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  1. Quinn.HP 8,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-24T00:48:27+00:00

    Hello Armani, I'm Quinn, and I'm happy to help you.

    AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics and AMD64 Family 23 Model 104 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD - 2100 Mhz both referring to the same CPU but in different levels of detail and presentation. The difference in CPU usage readings between Command Prompt and Task Manager might be due to the Command Prompt providing a less comprehensive or real-time view. To sync or fix this, use PowerShell for a more accurate and real-time CPU. Type this:

    Get-Counter '\Processor(_Total)\% Processor Time'

    Or

    Get-WmiObject Win32_Processor

    This command provides real-time CPU usage similar to Task Manager.

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  1. Quinn.HP 8,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-25T01:25:52+00:00

    Thanks for the info. The results confirm your system is detecting the correct processor, and current CPU usage appears normal. Let me know if you have any other questions or need further assistance with this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-24T12:23:59+00:00

    the first command rendered this -
    Timestamp CounterSamples

    7/24/2024 8:22:31 AM \ac_ham\processor(_total)% processor time : 

                           2.72320731291379

    the 2nd one verified that Powershell has the right processor.

    PS C:\Users\arman> Get-WmiObject Win32_Processor

    Caption : AMD64 Family 23 Model 104 Stepping 1

    DeviceID : CPU0

    Manufacturer : AuthenticAMD

    MaxClockSpeed : 2100

    Name : AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics

    SocketDesignation : FP6

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  3. Quinn.HP 8,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-07-24T01:12:41+00:00

    You're welcome! Keep me updated, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-24T01:08:21+00:00

    I'll try this tommrow, thanks for the anwser though!

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