How to check if your computer configuration is compatible with Windows 11?

Before installing Windows 11, it's crucial to verify if your computer configuration is compatible with the hardware and ensures stable long-term performance.

Microsoft provides users with a set of tools to check the compatibility of their computers with the latest Windows 11 operating system. In this article, Software Tricks will guide you on how to check your computer configuration for compatibility with Windows 11.

1. Check Windows 11 compatibility using Microsoft's software.

To provide users with the most accurate information, Microsoft has developed a dedicated set of tools to check computer configurations for compatibility with Windows 11. To use Microsoft's tool, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Windows 11 Microsoft official website to perform the check.

Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom to find Microsoft's tool and select Download App to download it to your computer.

Step 3: Next, open the installer and install the software similar to other programs. The installation process takes approximately 3-5 minutes and does not require an internet connection.

Step 4: On the main screen of the PC Health Check app, choose the Check now tab under Introducing Windows 11 to initiate the hardware configuration check.

Step 5: The PC Health Check system will begin examining data on your computer and retrieve hardware configurations. If your configuration meets the requirements, you will receive a notification This PC can run Windows 11; otherwise, you'll get a notification This PC can't run Windows 11.

2. List of CPUs supporting Windows 11

One of the crucial factors in supporting Windows 11 is the product's CPU line. According to Microsoft's announcement, not all CPUs can run Windows 11; they need to meet specific standards.

List of Intel CPUs supporting Windows 11

For Intel CPUs, the unfortunate news is that most CPUs from the 8th generation and below will not be supported. To use Windows 11, users will need to upgrade to Intel CPUs from the 8th generation and above. If you want to check each CPU model in detail, visit the official CPU support page for Windows 11 statistics.

Home page for the list of Intel CPUs supporting Windows 11

Similar to Intel, AMD CPUs also support Windows 11, but some older CPU models may not be supported and require upgrading. To find the list of AMD CPUs supporting Windows 11, check the official website; the data will be continuously updated to provide users with the latest information.

Home page for the list of AMD CPUs supporting Windows 11

3. Other conditions when installing Windows 11

In addition to the above requirements, Microsoft also demands some other conditions for Windows 11 to operate stably and efficiently. Specifically, here is the minimum configuration to install Windows 11. If the computer meets the above conditions but lacks the minimum requirements, installation is still not possible.

• Storage capacity: 64GB
• RAM: 4GB
• UEFI, SecureBoot, and TPM 2.0 (thus, not supporting older generation chips)
• 64-bit processor (32-bit chips will no longer be supported)
• Minimum 9-inch screen, with a minimum resolution of 720p
• DirectX 12

In this article, Software Tricks has guided you on how to check your computer configuration for compatibility with Windows 11. Wishing you success!