diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index f11e02125..dc4dc1b34 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@ before_install:
   - bundle -v
 script:
   - 'bundle exec rake $CHECK'
+env:
+  global:
+    - PARALLEL_TEST_PROCESSORS=16
 matrix:
   fast_finish: true
   include: