is 20% cpu usage at idle normal?

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i have an i5 6600k and at idle it is at 20%, is that normal? and when i open task manager it jumps up to 100% for a second. I have 16gb ram and im running windows 10

Edit: when i swivel my mouse around the screen a little bit it goes up to 50% for some reason
 
Solution
It sounds like you have some background processes running. They may be wanted\unwanted background processes depending on what you are using your PC for.

I would honestly just format and reinstall Windows completely. My experience with anti-virus anti-malware programs is hit or miss.

Start fresh and install only the things you want on your PC. Get a decent anti-virus program after the fresh install and be careful in the future what you install and what you look at on the internet.