MacBook Pro CPU usage reaches 100% when battery reaches 68%.

I have observed that MacBook Pro CPU usage reaches 100% and slows down when battery reaches 68%. When I connect to power CPU works fine at average 4% usage.

I do not see any issue with Battery it lasts around 9-12 hrs in normal usage. I tried resetting SMC but no luck.

Can anyone please let me know how to fix it.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 17, 2020 7:26 AM

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Kappy

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May 17, 2020 11:48 AM in response to JustMir

Using Activity Monitor

Use Activity Monitor on your Mac

Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity.

Using Activity Monitor Part 1- CPU and Memory

Using Activity Monitor Part 2- Energy, Disk, and Network

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