The activity monitor app on my MacBook Pro 13 inch, 2018 model, shows that the kernel_task is using 200+ threads, the next highest thread count is about 40. Is that too much and if so is there a way to fix it without damaging anything else?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
dtimko wrote:
The activity monitor app on my MacBook Pro 13 inch, 2018 model, shows that the kernel_task is using 200+ threads
That's completely normal and nothing to worry about. Mine is at 281 right now.
Hello dtimko.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We see that you are concerned about kernel_tasks using a large amount of CPU on your MacBook Pro. We will be glad to assist.
First, let's start up in safe mode and test: Start up your Mac in safe mode
If the issue persists, reset the SMC and NVRAM next:
How to reset the SMC of your Mac
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac
Let us know how it goes.
Cheers.
cpu threads - kernel_task
