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Old 08-17-2015
Understanding cpu consumption with TOP

Hi
please see attached picture of the TOP command.
the "java" process seem to consume 700% of cpu
is that mean that he uses 100% of every 7 cpu cores?

thanks
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Old 08-17-2015
Yes, 100% is one core.
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Old 08-17-2015
thanks!
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