High CPU Usage by IAStorDataSvc on Windows 11/10 [Solution]
28High CPU Usage by IAStorDataSvc on Windows 11/10 [Solution]
IAStorDataSvc is the name of the service translated as Intel Storage Data Service used by the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, which comes installed by default on most of the newer operating systems. This process is not harmful and it is meant to provide you faster access to your frequently used programs and applications by automatically saving them to your SSD (if you have one) while retaining access to your Hard Disk Drive’s Capability. In short, it enables you to use both the SSD and the HDD. Intel’s Rapid Response Technology, which is a feature of Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology, works like a master-slave, database for faster access. This is mostly used in Enterprise and Server scenarios, therefore uninstalling it or not using it will be fine for a home-user. SSD’s themselves are pretty fast whether in small capacity or large.
Iastordatasvc is a system process that continually runs in the background of Windows and can use up about 30 percent of the CPU’s resources on a regular basis. Occasionally, the CPU usage can go higher than that. This may cause the PC to slow down significantly. This guide will show how to fix this problem.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
iastordatasvc crash
iastordatasvc high memory
If you are facing high CPU usage by IAStorDataSvc on Windows 11 or Windows 10, then it’s because of Intel Rapid Storage Technology. It appears as a Service which may result in not only high CPU usage but also high memory and disk usage, as well as overheating, and slow performance. Usually seen in HP computers, it appears on any PC using Intel Rapid Storage Technology. You will also notice that your Fan runs on high speed every time this happens with average CPU usage spiking up to 50%.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.