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kernel_task is using a large percentage high

I am using iMac 21.5 late 2013,So when I use Mac it got very slow due kernel task CPU percentage very High


CPU LOAD SYSTEM 65%


Please Help Me solve This issue

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 27, 2020 8:01 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2020 8:07 AM

Hello Asankat272,


Thanks for posting your concern regarding your Mac in the Apple Support Communities.


Apple Article - HT207359 specifically references high usage output for the kernel_task. I recommend that you perform a troubleshooting step of Resetting the SMC in order to attempt to resolve your issue.

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kernel_task is using a large percentage high

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