softwareupdated uses too much CPU

Originator:SaagarJha28
Number:rdar://27326051 Date Originated:13-Jul-2016 10:21 AM
Status:Behaves correctly Resolved:27-Jul-2016 12:14 PM
Product:macOS SDK Product Version:macOS Sierra 10.12 Beta (16A239j)
Classification:Performance Reproducible:
 
Summary:
softwareupdated uses too much CPU and keeps the fans running. Unfortunately, there is no real way to control when softwareupdated starts or stops.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Wait for softwareupdated to start

Expected Results:
softwareupdated will use much less CPU, or it will run for a short time

Actual Results:
softwareupdated monopolizes the CPU for long periods of time

Version:
macOS Sierra 10.12 Beta (16A239j)

Notes:


Configuration:
Late 2011 MacBook Pro running macOS Sierra 10.12 Beta (16A239j)

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