What Do Windows Task Manager Values Mean


A field guide to understanding the values that appear in the Windows Task Manager.
–PC Pitstop.

What Do Windows Task Manager Values Mean

By Windows Guides

If you’ve ever taken a look at Windows Task Manager, you’ve undoubtedly wondered what all the numbers mean. This guide briefly explains each value and helps you familiarize yourself with what these values represent.

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The performance information is broken down into four categories:

CPU
Physical Memory
Kernel Memory
System

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