Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which the article states includes 36 new features or changes and is part of the optional non-security preview updates. The update, dated 29 August 2025, raises Windows 11 to build 26100.5074 and introduces a redesigned CPU workload display in Task Manager, standardising the reporting across all tabs.

According to WindowsLatest, Microsoft has now standardised CPU reporting, with the Processes tab adopting the same formula used by the Performance and Users tabs: (Δ Process CPU Time) ÷ (Δ Elapsed Time × Logical Processors). For those who prefer the legacy view, an optional CPU Utility column remains in the Details tab. The article also notes how this update can be installed via Settings > Windows Update or downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.