diff --git a/tests/unit/_utils/test_measure_time.py b/tests/unit/_utils/test_measure_time.py
index 6ead48e65b..53643c5ca9 100644
--- a/tests/unit/_utils/test_measure_time.py
+++ b/tests/unit/_utils/test_measure_time.py
@@ -26,11 +26,8 @@ def test_measure_time_cpu_sync() -> None:
 
     assert elapsed.cpu is not None
     assert elapsed.wall is not None
-
-    # Just verify that CPU time is measured and reasonable (> 0 and <= wall time).
-    # The exact CPU time can vary significantly based on system load and scheduling.
+    # Just verify that CPU time is measured and is positive.
     assert elapsed.cpu > 0
-    assert elapsed.cpu <= elapsed.wall
 
 
 async def test_measure_time_wall_async() -> None: