# CPU usage on MacBookPro Intel Core i7 **URL:** \ **Category:** Desktop Support\ **Tags:** macos\ **Created:** [October 11, 2022, 9:37am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974 "2022-10-11T09:37:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sandermulder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@sandermulder](https://community.brave.app/u/sandermulder)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 9:37am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/1 "2022-10-11T09:37:41Z")
Dear community, I’m having CPU issues as described earlier on in similar topics but found no real solution to the issue. Specs: MacBook Pro (MacBookPro16,1) 6-Core Intel Core i7 with 2,6 GHz macOS Monterey 12.6 Brave 106.1.44.108 Symptoms: Brave consuming huge amounts of CPU% causing the MBP fan to blow at maximum speed and draining my battery when not on charger. Tried (with no difference): Closing down substantial amount of windows/tabs + Reboot Hardware acceleration on/off (HWA) → no difference Hoping to receive some response from Brave team as well… KR, Sander ---
**Author:** ![Alice2095](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/alice2095/32/145408_2.png) [@Alice2095](https://community.brave.app/u/Alice2095)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/2 "2022-10-25T19:45:01Z")
Hi @sandermulder Thank you for reaching out and for the detailed report, sorry to hear you’re having trouble with Brave Browser. Can you try disabling `Hardware Acceleration` in `settings` to see if this resolves the issue? You’ll find this in `Settings --> Additional Settings --> System --> Hardware Acceleration.` Please let me know if that works and have a nice day! ---
**Author:** ![sandermulder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@sandermulder](https://community.brave.app/u/sandermulder)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 10:00am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/3 "2022-10-28T10:00:36Z")
Dear @Alice2095 , Thank you for your suggestion. Naturally I tried this option but this does not seem to make any difference. Any other options in mind? KR, Sander ---
**Author:** ![fanboynz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3be4f8/32.png) [@fanboynz](https://community.brave.app/u/fanboynz)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/4 "2022-10-28T10:49:50Z")
Update Brave to the latest? Brave 106.1.44.108 seems pretty old. ---
**Author:** ![sandermulder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@sandermulder](https://community.brave.app/u/sandermulder)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/5 "2022-10-28T14:14:18Z")
Dear @fanboynz , Thanks for your suggestion. As far as I can see, I run now Version 1.45.113 Chromium: 107.0.5304.62 Any other suggestions in mind? KR, Sander ---
**Author:** ![fanboynz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3be4f8/32.png) [@fanboynz](https://community.brave.app/u/fanboynz)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/6 "2022-10-30T00:11:06Z")
Specific pages causing CPU usage? Also Disabling HW Acceleration = Increases CPU usage. 1. Test in private window mode, no extensions 2. Test in new Brave profile ---
**Author:** ![lovesingh25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@lovesingh25](https://community.brave.app/u/lovesingh25)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/7 "2022-10-30T05:42:00Z")
Check using brave task manager (right on the top bar to open) which website or process is the culprit and have a look at the bug report. Might be similar? > [@Brave not respecting individual shield setting causing high CPU usage on certain website](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-not-respecting-individual-shield-setting-causing-high-cpu-usage-on-certain-website/441655): > > Hi Intel Mac MacOS 13.0 (problem was present in lower version too). Brave browser Version 1.45.116 Chromium: 107.0.5304.91 (Official Build) (x86\_64) Steps to reproduce : Goto global shield settings in brave, change tracker protection to “Aggressive”. Open the problematic website. Confirm the usage in the task manager. CPU remains in high 80s continously for as long as the website is open. Changing the global shield to “Standard” and then refreshing the page solves this issue. Weirdly, swit… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/brave/original/3X/1/8/182067f3480d1a5e7aea5ae3131b116ca1ef7918.png) [@system](https://community.brave.app/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 5:43am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/cpu-usage-on-macbookpro-intel-core-i7/437974/8 "2022-11-29T05:43:00Z")
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