kernel_task

[djejrejk]

I have noticed recently that kernel_task in my activity monitor creep up to 100-150MB of real memory and 1-1.3gb or virtual memory during normal operation (using common apps like itunes, textmate, transmit, quicksilver and maybe transmission). Is this normal? I have never noticed it creeping up that high before.

 

[eluk]

I haven't observed it before, but on checking it says real=154MB and virtual=1.27GB. So I would venture it is normal.

 

[Morn]

Same here.
I suspect it's doing some sort of caching, as it seems to eventually get to about 10% of the memory on whatever mac I have.

 

[djejrejk]

I haven't observed it before, but on checking it says real=154MB and virtual=1.27GB. So I would venture it is normal.

Same here.
I suspect it's doing some sort of caching, as it seems to eventually get to about 10% of the memory on whatever mac I have.

hmm,. well I guess it is to be expected. Thanks!