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    Windows 7 Task Manager and Windows 8 Task Manger CPU Info

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Colpolite, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. Colpolite

    Colpolite Notebook Deity

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    On the windows 8 task manager, we get to see the cpu usage and cpu speed in real time every sec, how come i only see the cpu usage but not the cpu speed on the windows 7 task manager?

    Is this only a feature on windwos 8 task manager?
     
    Colpolite, Nov 14, 2012
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  2. mattcheau

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    to my knowledge, yes. of course you can use a third-party program in W7 to monitor CPU frequency (e.g. cpu-z), but this is one of the additions to the revamped W8 task manager ( however inaccurate).
     
    mattcheau, Nov 14, 2012
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  3. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Uhmm... Task Manager -> Performance tab -> Resource Monitor.
     
    killkenny1, Nov 14, 2012
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  4. mattcheau

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    uhmm, then where? i don't think OP is looking for a percentage (as if that even makes sense).
     
    mattcheau, Nov 14, 2012
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    Pretty much the same task manager with the same info as Win7, just less colorful and flat. Just click on the arrow that says "More Details" and you will see threads, and other info.
     
    largi02, Nov 19, 2012
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