# \#metrics

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## [What are the ScyllaDB “Load” and “CPU used” metrics, how do I track them and what do they mean?](https://forum.scylladb.com/t/what-are-the-scylladb-load-and-cpu-used-metrics-how-do-i-track-them-and-what-do-they-mean/5362)

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**Author:** [@Guy](https://forum.scylladb.com/u/Guy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.scylladb.com/t/what-are-the-scylladb-load-and-cpu-used-metrics-how-do-i-track-them-and-what-do-they-mean/5362 "2026-05-11T16:33:00Z")

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Also, which of the two metrics is more relevant? If I see 100% Load, is it a bad thing?