Analyzing CPU usage per thread

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Summary

This article can be used as a reference when attempting to analyze CPU usage at the thread level in a running JVM.

Solution

ℹ️ There are multiple ways of gathering data to help determine high CPU consuming threads. Each method may not suit your environment so this page is meant as a resource for listing options that are available to you.

Updated on April 2, 2025

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