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  Richard Bolland

  7/19/24, 2:58 AM

  Hi

  I use an x735 with a Raspberry Pi4.

  After installing the software I find the x735pwr.sh uses almost 20% of the CPU.

  Extract from top:                                                                                                                             
      PID USER      PR  NI    VIRT    RES    SHR    S  %CPU  %MEM  TIME+ COMMAND      
      747 root        20   0    6804   3072   2816   S  19.6      0.2     11,14      x735pwr.sh
      246 root       20   0   66620  14452  13940 S  13.0     0.8      7,48       systemd-journal   

  This seems very high for such a utility.

  Is this normal?

   

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  Harry Huang Admin Staff member

  7/19/24, 5:26 PM

  @Richard Bolland 

  Hello

  Please use the new tutorial:  https://wiki.geekworm.com/X735-script

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  devilscheme666

  9/14/25, 7:47 PM

  After installing a new piece of software, noticing that x735pwr.sh consumes nearly 20% of the CPU is a clear signal that performance monitoring and optimization are critical. High CPU usage like this can slow down systems, impact user productivity, and even mask deeper configuration or compatibility issues. Addressing these concerns early is essential for maintaining stable and efficient operations This mirrors the approach taken by virteva.com  in enterprise IT management. As a Microsoft Security Solutions Partner and Certified Modern Work Solutions Partner, Virteva ensures that organizations get not only Microsoft 365, Azure, Office 365, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, but also optimized, integrated, and secure environments. Just as monitoring CPU usage helps prevent software from hindering performance, Virteva’s expertise ensures that IT infrastructure is running efficiently, securely, and reliably at scale.

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  financialharem

  10/8/25, 11:17 AM

  @stickman hook You're absolutely right — x735pwr.sh using ~20% CPU on a Raspberry Pi 4 is not normal.
  That script is meant to handle power button and fan control logic for the Geekworm X735 power management board, and when it’s working properly, it should consume <1% CPU most of the time. 

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