diff --git a/deploy/k8s/overlays/prod/deployment-patch.yaml b/deploy/k8s/overlays/prod/deployment-patch.yaml
index 6487505..e93a39b 100644
--- a/deploy/k8s/overlays/prod/deployment-patch.yaml
+++ b/deploy/k8s/overlays/prod/deployment-patch.yaml
@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ spec:
           resources:
             requests:
               memory: "40Mi"
-              cpu: "15m"
+              cpu: "5m"  # Reduced from 15m based on actual usage (1-2m)
             limits:
               memory: "100Mi"