Windows 11 will be a major update. But before you get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company released a document blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. Set the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while helping to clear some of the confusion caused by the company initial orientation about what is necessary hardware.
Microsoft ‘s list of System requirements it includes at least a 1 GHz or faster CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. Devices will also need version 2.0 of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which facilitates security clearance and is available on most modern motherboards.
The Windows 11 list is ready Intel, AMD, i Qualcomm processors included the usual Intel 8th Gen board and beyond CPUs. The highlight is that there are a bunch of 7th generation Intel Core Kaby Lake processors and first generation AMD Zen CPUs that are not on the list, which is a bit surprising considering that these SoCs were released in 2016 and in 2017, respectively. The only 7th generation Intel processors that are shown to be compatible are the Intel Core X series processors, the Xeon W series processors, and specifically the Core i7-7820HQ processor, which is the CPU used in the Microsoft Surface Studio 2.
AMD’s first-generation Ryzen chip did not create the block. “After carefully analyzing the first generation of AMD Zen processors in collaboration with AMD, we concluded together that there is no addition to the list of supported CPUs,” Microsoft writes. The company adds that devices that did not meet the minimum hardware requirements “had 52 percent more kernel mode lock” in Windows 11, while those that met the minimum hardware requirements “had 99.8 percent without blockages experience “.
If you belong to the category of devices that are not officially supported, you can install Windows 11 with a bit of programming schedule. Keep your version of Windows 11 in the Windows Insider program, or create a Windows 11 ISO file and install it manually. But be aware of Microsoft’s warnings about system performance.
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Microsoft explained that it set out the minimum system requirements to prioritize support for aspects such as modern DCH drivers and the aforementioned TPM security. It is part of a broader move at the end of Microsoft to modernize its long-standing legacy software. Consolidation should help improve the overall reliability of the Windows platform.
Before planning the upgrade, Microsoft will release a new version of its release PC Health Check application to help guide you to see if your device is ready for Windows 11. The app is currently being tested with Windows Insiders users, although it should be rolled out in the coming weeks.