High CPU Usage on Intel Server When Hosting My Website

[benne]

Hi Intel Community,

I’m hosting my website on a server running Intel Xeon processors, but I’m experiencing unusually high CPU usage, especially during peak traffic hours. The server load spikes significantly, causing slower response times and even occasional downtime. I’m trying to identify if this is a hardware limitation or if there are ways I can optimize the setup to handle the load better.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

• Optimized my website code and database queries, which helped a bit but didn’t solve the issue.
• Upgraded the RAM, but the CPU usage remains high.
• Monitored traffic patterns, but the spikes still occur randomly, not just during high traffic.

Could this be related to specific server configurations or BIOS settings that might improve CPU efficiency? Or would upgrading to a more recent Xeon model be the best option? Any advice on troubleshooting or optimizing CPU performance for hosting would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

[Sazirah]

Hi benne,

Thank you for posting in Intel Ethernet Communities.

Regarding the issue faced, kindly share the Intel server product details for us to verify.

Also, you may want to refer this article on how to fix high CPU usage. Kindly give this steps a try and let us know if it helps to improve the performance.

How to Fix High CPU Usage:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage.html

Regards,

Sazzy_Intel 

[Sazirah]

Hi benne,

Good day.

I would like to follow up with you regarding this issue. Kindly share the Intel server product details for us to verify. Also, you may want to refer this article on how to fix high CPU usage. Kindly give this steps a try and let us know if it helps to improve the performance.

How to Fix High CPU Usage:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage.html

Regards,

Sazzy_Intel

[Sazirah]

Hi benne,

Good day.

I would like to follow up regarding this issue. May I know if you still require any assistance from us? If yes, kindly share the Intel server product details for us to verify. Also, you may want to refer this article on how to fix high CPU usage. Kindly give this steps a try and let us know if it helps to improve the performance.

How to Fix High CPU Usage:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage.html

Regards,

Sazzy_Intel

[Sazirah]

Hi benne,

Good day

This is regarding your enquiries above. Since we have not seen an update, if you need any additional information, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Best Regards,

Sazzy_Intel