diff --git a/config/300-controller.yaml b/config/300-controller.yaml
index 53dbd9d87..e575e26c7 100644
--- a/config/300-controller.yaml
+++ b/config/300-controller.yaml
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ spec:
               cpu: 200m
               memory: 200Mi
             limits:
-              cpu: 500m
+              cpu: "1"
               memory: 500Mi
       restartPolicy: Always
       serviceAccountName: net-kourier