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sysbench: Run a CPU benchmark with 1 thread for 10 seconds.
$ sysbench cpu run
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The command "sysbench cpu run" is used to execute the CPU benchmark test in the sysbench tool. Sysbench is a popular benchmarking utility that enables users to measure the performance of various system components, including CPU, memory, file I/O, and database.

In this specific command, "sysbench" is the name of the tool, "cpu" specifies the benchmark test type, and "run" is the action to be performed. The "cpu" benchmark test stresses the CPU by executing various mathematical operations, allowing users to evaluate its performance by measuring the system's speed and the number of operations completed per second.

By running this command, the sysbench tool will initiate the CPU benchmark test, execute a series of mathematical calculations, and provide information about the system's CPU performance, such as the number of events processed and the time taken to complete the test.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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