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Cisco show processes cpu — Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time. Base task: Display Cisco IOS CPU utilization.

Copy-ready commandCisco show processes cpu — Measure execution time
time show processes cpu sorted

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Vendor CLI access
Permissions
Read-only or privileged mode depending on command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time.

time show processes cpu sorted

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.