WindowServer process consumes a lot of CPU power
Since I got Catalina installed, the WindowServer process seems to be consuming a lot o CPU power. It consumes more than other apps like After Effects.
How is it possible?
MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.15
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That does not look like a lot. Nothing to worry about, really.
Remember, this is a system process that is managing your user interface. Its usage will vary significantly, depending on the applications that are open, their windows, etc. It may go up to, say, 45% and quickly back to around what you show.
And of course, what AE uses will depend a lot on what it is doing at any point in time. I am sure was mostly idle at the time, it can easily go up to 400% or more, depending on load and the numvber of cores available.