The company has listed these in a blog post after the event, where it’s seen scalping support for a few old CPUs, demanding basic graphics and bumping memory and storage requirements. Here’s all in detail;
Windows 11 System Requirements
Usually, an upgraded software with more futuristic features demands upgraded hardware, forcing interested users to upgrade anyway to have the best and expected experience. It’s the same in the case of Windows 11, where Microsoft announced the latest OS yesterday and talked about all the features and changes it got. Also, in the end, it detailed all the basic system requirements for installing and running the latest Windows 11. Microsoft recommends users upgrade their systems with specified hardware for the best experience. Even though we may try workarounds for old PCs to run Windows 11, it’s not cool. So, here’s something you should have at least to run Windows 11 smoothly; It seems the eligibility criteria ditching Intel’s 6th-gen and 7th-gen CPUs and AMD’s A-series, FX-series, 1000- and 2000-series CPUs. Unfortunately, this leaves a few Microsoft’s own devices like Surface Studio 2 out of Windows 11 ecosystem. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and download and take advantage of some features. In addition, a Microsoft account is required for some features. If you’re unsure whether your PC supports Windows 11 or not, check the OEMs guide/specifications. And if you’re running on Windows 10, Microsoft has a dedicated PC Health Check App for checking Windows 11 compatibility.
