110% cpu usage on M1 Mac

I have a M1 MacBook Pro and I'm using an app that does not have native M1 support and while I was using it I noticed app was constantly using 110% cpu. Does that amount of cpu usage damage the Mac?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 5:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2021 6:20 AM

That number is 110 percent of a single CPU. Your M1 MacBook Pro has eight if I recall correctly.


The only possible issue is if it is getting so HOT that it cranks its fans up too maximum. If temperatures stay in a reasonable range (below 60 degrees C), your Mac is working as designed.

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