cpu 30.2% user, 5.2% nice, 25.5% system, 39.1% idle This example shows a snapshot of system activity. The specifics of systat , such as supported options and output format, can vary depending on the operating system. This response assumes a generic Unix-like system.
For detailed information, consult the manual page of systat on your specific system with: systat 13.2
systat -s 13 And to get activity for a specified number of reports: cpu 30
systat --help
systat -s 13 -n 5 This would give you 5 reports at 13-second intervals. The output of systat can vary depending on the system. A simple example might look something like this: cpu 30.2% user
systat 13 Or, to display activity at a 13-second interval indefinitely: