The Evolution of Windows: Unveiling the Power of Windows 11

Introduction:

Windows, the iconic operating system by Microsoft, has undergone remarkable transformations over the years. The recent release of Windows 11 marks a new era in computing, introducing a plethora of cutting-edge features and enhancements while embracing a sleek, modern interface. In this article, we delve into the key differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11, exploring the exciting new features, improved speed and performance, supported processors, reasons for limited processor support, pros and cons, implications for supported processors, and the impact on the Mini PC industry.

 

New Features and Visual Enhancements:

Windows 11 ushers in a host of innovative features that propel the computing experience to new heights. With a beautifully redesigned Start Menu, centered taskbar icons, and refined window management, navigating the operating system becomes a delightful endeavor. The introduction of Snap Layouts and Snap Groups empowers users to effortlessly multitask, while the virtual desktop feature offers an organized and clutter-free workspace. The revamp of the Microsoft Store promises an optimized and curated app experience, facilitating the discovery of new and exciting software.

 

Speed and Performance Amplification:

Windows 11 sets a new standard in speed, efficiency, and overall performance compared to its predecessor. The operating system has been engineered to offer faster startup times, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced responsiveness. By intelligently prioritizing critical tasks, Windows 11 ensures smoother app launches and seamless system interactions. Furthermore, gaming enthusiasts will revel in the heightened gaming performance, courtesy of integrated technologies like Direct Storage, which optimize game loading times and enhance gameplay on compatible hardware.

 

Supported Processors and Limitations:

Windows 11's architecture necessitates specific hardware requirements, leading to limited processor support. The inclusion of features like TPM version 2.0 and Secure Boot ensures enhanced security and compatibility with modern hardware technologies. While this limitation may disappoint users with older processors or low-end systems, it is a necessary step to future-proof the operating system and leverage the full potential of advanced hardware components.

 

Pros and Cons of Windows 10 and Windows 11:

Windows 10 has amassed a massive user base due to its stability, familiarity, and broad hardware compatibility. Its versatile ecosystem caters to the needs of both personal and professional users, making it a reliable choice for many. Conversely, Windows 11 heralds a new era with its sleek interface, optimized performance, and an array of exciting features. Users can benefit from a refreshed and modernized computing experience. However, the limited processor support in Windows 11 may pose challenges for individuals with older hardware configurations or those seeking compatibility with legacy applications.

 

Implications of Supported Processors for Windows 11:

By adhering to a restricted list of supported processors, Microsoft ensures seamless integration of Windows 11 with the latest hardware technologies and firmware advancements. This streamlined approach enables optimal performance, enhanced security, and compatibility with modern software. Users with supported processors can revel in the benefits of Windows 11, including regular optimizations, security updates, and feature enhancements tailored specifically to their hardware configuration.

 

Impact on the Mini PC Industry:

The limited processor support in Windows 11 may have a significant impact on the Mini PC industry. Mini PCs, known for their compact size and low-power processors, may not meet the requirements for Windows 11 compatibility. Consequently, some Mini PC models may be unable to upgrade to Windows 11, potentially narrowing the operating system options for users in this segment. In response, manufacturers might need to recalibrate their product offerings, explore alternative operating systems, or provide innovative solutions to cater to the needs of Mini PC enthusiasts.

 

Bypassing Windows 11 Restrictions on Unsupported Processors:

It is important to note that attempting to bypass the restrictions imposed by Windows 11 on unsupported processors is not recommended. Microsoft has implemented these limitations to ensure security, stability, and optimal performance. Circumventing these restrictions may lead to compatibility issues, security vulnerabilities, and system instability. It is advisable to explore alternative operating systems or consider upgrading hardware to fully experience Windows 11 and its multitude of benefits.

But for the benefit's of those who need to know how, here's the procedure: 

1. Obtain the Windows 11 ISO To begin, you'll need to download the Windows 11 ISO file. Please note that this method does not work with the Windows 11 Install Assistant, Windows Update, or Microsoft's PC Health Check tool.

Visit the official Microsoft page and scroll down until you find the "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)" section. Open the "Select Download" dropdown menu, choose Windows 11, click the Download button, select your preferred language from the "Choose one" dropdown menu, confirm your selection, and finally, click on the 64-bit Download option.

While the 5.1GB ISO image is downloading, let's proceed to the next step.

2. Modify the Windows Registry to bypass the CPU check Launch the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Start menu search bar and pressing Enter. Navigate to the following path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup. You can either paste the entire address into the address bar located beneath "File, Edit, View, Favorites, Help," or manually navigate through the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, System, Setup, and MoSetup folders.

In the right pane, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value "AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU" (without the quotes). Double-click on the newly created value and set the Value data field to 1. Click OK and close the registry editor.

3. Open the ISO using Windows Explorer and initiate the setup Once the ISO file finishes downloading, right-click on it and choose "Open with" > "Windows Explorer" to mount the virtual disc. Then, double-click on the setup file to begin the installation process.

That's it! If the registry modification was successful, you should see a warning message instead of a rejection message. You will then have the option to proceed with the Windows 11 installation without losing your data. However, it's important to note that Microsoft reserves the right to withhold security updates if you choose to install Windows 11 using this method.

 

List of Compatible Processors:

 

Windows 11 Supported Intel Processors as of Oct 17 2022

Manufacturer	Brand	Model
Intel®	Atom®	x6200FE
Intel®	Atom®	x6211E
Intel®	Atom®	x6212RE
Intel®	Atom®	x6413E
Intel®	Atom®	x6414RE
Intel®	Atom®	x6425E
Intel®	Atom®	x6425RE
Intel®	Atom®	x6427FE
Intel®	Celeron®	6305
Intel®	Celeron®	7300
Intel®	Celeron®	7305
Intel®	Celeron®	3867U
Intel®	Celeron®	4205U
Intel®	Celeron®	4305U
Intel®	Celeron®	4305UE
Intel®	Celeron®	5205U
Intel®	Celeron®	5305U
Intel®	Celeron®	6305E
Intel®	Celeron®	6600HE
Intel®	Celeron®	7305E
Intel®	Celeron®	7305L
Intel®	Celeron®	G4900
Intel®	Celeron®	G4900T
Intel®	Celeron®	G4920
Intel®	Celeron®	G4930
Intel®	Celeron®	G4930E
Intel®	Celeron®	G4930T
Intel®	Celeron®	G4932E
Intel®	Celeron®	G4950
Intel®	Celeron®	G5900
Intel®	Celeron®	G5900E
Intel®	Celeron®	G5900T
Intel®	Celeron®	G5900TE
Intel®	Celeron®	G5905
Intel®	Celeron®	G5905T
Intel®	Celeron®	G5920
Intel®	Celeron®	G5925
Intel®	Celeron®	G6900
Intel®	Celeron®	G6900E
Intel®	Celeron®	G6900T
Intel®	Celeron®	G6900TE
Intel®	Celeron®	J4005[2]
Intel®	Celeron®	J4025
Intel®	Celeron®	J4105[2]
Intel®	Celeron®	J4115[2]
Intel®	Celeron®	J4125
Intel®	Celeron®	J6412
Intel®	Celeron®	J6413
Intel®	Celeron®	N4000[2]
Intel®	Celeron®	N4020
Intel®	Celeron®	N4100[2]
Intel®	Celeron®	N4120
Intel®	Celeron®	N4500
Intel®	Celeron®	N4505
Intel®	Celeron®	N5100
Intel®	Celeron®	N5105
Intel®	Celeron®	N6210
Intel®	Celeron®	N6211
Intel®	Core™	i3-1000G1
Intel®	Core™	i3-1000G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-1005G1
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100E
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100F
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100T
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100TE
Intel®	Core™	i3-10100Y
Intel®	Core™	i3-10105
Intel®	Core™	i3-10105F
Intel®	Core™	i3-10105T
Intel®	Core™	i3-10110U
Intel®	Core™	i3-10110Y
Intel®	Core™	i3-10300
Intel®	Core™	i3-10300T
Intel®	Core™	i3-10305
Intel®	Core™	i3-10305T
Intel®	Core™	i3-10320
Intel®	Core™	i3-10325
Intel®	Core™	i3-11100HE
Intel®	Core™	i3-1110G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-1115G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-1115G4E
Intel®	Core™	i3-1115GRE
Intel®	Core™	i3-1120G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-1125G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-12100
Intel®	Core™	i3-12100E
Intel®	Core™	i3-12100F
Intel®	Core™	i3-12100T
Intel®	Core™	i3-12100TE
Intel®	Core™	i3-1210U
Intel®	Core™	i3-1215U
Intel®	Core™	i3-1215UE
Intel®	Core™	i3-1215UL
Intel®	Core™	i3-1220P
Intel®	Core™	i3-1220PE
Intel®	Core™	i3-12300
Intel®	Core™	i3-12300HE
Intel®	Core™	i3-12300HL
Intel®	Core™	i3-12300T
Intel®	Core™	i3-13100
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Intel®	Core™	i3-8100
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Intel®	Core™	i3-8109U
Intel®	Core™	i3-8130U
Intel®	Core™	i3-8140U
Intel®	Core™	i3-8145U
Intel®	Core™	i3-8145UE
Intel®	Core™	i3-8300
Intel®	Core™	i3-8300T
Intel®	Core™	i3-8350K
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100E
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100F
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100HL
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100T
Intel®	Core™	i3-9100TE
Intel®	Core™	i3-9300
Intel®	Core™	i3-9300T
Intel®	Core™	i3-9320
Intel®	Core™	i3-9350K
Intel®	Core™	i3-9350KF
Intel®	Core™	i3-L13G4
Intel®	Core™	i3-N300
Intel®	Core™	i3-N305
Intel®	Core™	i5-10200H
Intel®	Core™	i5-10210U
Intel®	Core™	i5-10210Y
Intel®	Core™	i5-10300H
Intel®	Core™	i5-1030G4
Intel®	Core™	i5-1030G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-10310U
Intel®	Core™	i5-10310Y
Intel®	Core™	i5-1035G1
Intel®	Core™	i5-1035G4
Intel®	Core™	i5-1035G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-1038NG7
Intel®	Core™	i5-10400
Intel®	Core™	i5-10400F
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Intel®	Core™	i5-10400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-10500
Intel®	Core™	i5-10500E
Intel®	Core™	i5-10500H
Intel®	Core™	i5-10500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-10500TE
Intel®	Core™	i5-10505
Intel®	Core™	i5-10600
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Intel®	Core™	i5-10600KF
Intel®	Core™	i5-10600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-11260H
Intel®	Core™	i5-11300H
Intel®	Core™	i5-1130G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-11320H
Intel®	Core™	i5-1135G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-1135G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-11400
Intel®	Core™	i5-11400F
Intel®	Core™	i5-11400H
Intel®	Core™	i5-11400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-1140G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-1145G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-1145G7E
Intel®	Core™	i5-1145GRE
Intel®	Core™	i5-11500
Intel®	Core™	i5-11500H
Intel®	Core™	i5-11500HE
Intel®	Core™	i5-11500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-1155G7
Intel®	Core™	i5-11600
Intel®	Core™	i5-11600K
Intel®	Core™	i5-11600KF
Intel®	Core™	i5-11600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-1230U
Intel®	Core™	i5-1235U
Intel®	Core™	i5-1235UL
Intel®	Core™	i5-12400
Intel®	Core™	i5-12400F
Intel®	Core™	i5-12400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-1240P
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Intel®	Core™	i5-12450H
Intel®	Core™	i5-12450HX
Intel®	Core™	i5-1245U
Intel®	Core™	i5-1245UE
Intel®	Core™	i5-1245UL
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500E
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500H
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500HL
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-12500TE
Intel®	Core™	i5-1250P
Intel®	Core™	i5-1250PE
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600H
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600HE
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600HL
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600HX
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600K
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600KF
Intel®	Core™	i5-12600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-13400
Intel®	Core™	i5-13400F
Intel®	Core™	i5-13400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-13500
Intel®	Core™	i5-13500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-13600
Intel®	Core™	i5-13600K
Intel®	Core™	i5-13600KF
Intel®	Core™	i5-13600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-8200Y
Intel®	Core™	i5-8210Y
Intel®	Core™	i5-8250U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8257U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8259U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8260U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8265U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8269U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8279U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8300H
Intel®	Core™	i5-8305G
Intel®	Core™	i5-8310Y
Intel®	Core™	i5-8350U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8365U
Intel®	Core™	i5-8365UE
Intel®	Core™	i5-8400
Intel®	Core™	i5-8400B
Intel®	Core™	i5-8400H
Intel®	Core™	i5-8400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-8500
Intel®	Core™	i5-8500B
Intel®	Core™	i5-8500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-8600
Intel®	Core™	i5-8600K
Intel®	Core™	i5-8600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-9300H
Intel®	Core™	i5-9300HF
Intel®	Core™	i5-9400
Intel®	Core™	i5-9400F
Intel®	Core™	i5-9400H
Intel®	Core™	i5-9400T
Intel®	Core™	i5-9500
Intel®	Core™	i5-9500E
Intel®	Core™	i5-9500F
Intel®	Core™	i5-9500T
Intel®	Core™	i5-9500TE
Intel®	Core™	i5-9600
Intel®	Core™	i5-9600K
Intel®	Core™	i5-9600KF
Intel®	Core™	i5-9600T
Intel®	Core™	i5-L16G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-10510U
Intel®	Core™	i7-10510Y
Intel®	Core™	i7-1060G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-10610U
Intel®	Core™	i7-1065G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1068G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1068NG7
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700E
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700F
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700K
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700KF
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700T
Intel®	Core™	i7-10700TE
Intel®	Core™	i7-10710U
Intel®	Core™	i7-10750H
Intel®	Core™	i7-10810U
Intel®	Core™	i7-10850H
Intel®	Core™	i7-10870H
Intel®	Core™	i7-10875H
Intel®	Core™	i7-11370H
Intel®	Core™	i7-11375H
Intel®	Core™	i7-11390H
Intel®	Core™	i7-11600H
Intel®	Core™	i7-1160G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1165G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1165G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-11700
Intel®	Core™	i7-11700F
Intel®	Core™	i7-11700K
Intel®	Core™	i7-11700KF
Intel®	Core™	i7-11700T
Intel®	Core™	i7-11800H
Intel®	Core™	i7-1180G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-11850H
Intel®	Core™	i7-11850HE
Intel®	Core™	i7-1185G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1185G7E
Intel®	Core™	i7-1185GRE
Intel®	Core™	i7-1195G7
Intel®	Core™	i7-1250U
Intel®	Core™	i7-1255U
Intel®	Core™	i7-1255UL
Intel®	Core™	i7-1260P
Intel®	Core™	i7-1260U
Intel®	Core™	i7-12650HX
Intel®	Core™	i7-1265U
Intel®	Core™	i7-1265UE
Intel®	Core™	i7-1265UL
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700E
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700F
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700H
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700HL
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700K
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700KF
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700T
Intel®	Core™	i7-12700TE
Intel®	Core™	i7-1270P
Intel®	Core™	i7-1270PE
Intel®	Core™	i7-12800H
Intel®	Core™	i7-12800HE
Intel®	Core™	i7-12800HL
Intel®	Core™	i7-12800HX
Intel®	Core™	i7-1280P
Intel®	Core™	i7-12850HX
Intel®	Core™	i7-13700
Intel®	Core™	i7-13700F
Intel®	Core™	i7-13700K
Intel®	Core™	i7-13700KF
Intel®	Core™	i7-13700T
Intel®	Core™	i7-7800X
Intel®	Core™	i7-7820HQ[1]
Intel®	Core™	i7-7820X
Intel®	Core™	i7-8086K
Intel®	Core™	i7-8500Y
Intel®	Core™	i7-8550U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8557U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8559U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8565U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8569U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8650U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8665U
Intel®	Core™	i7-8665UE
Intel®	Core™	i7-8700
Intel®	Core™	i7-8700B
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Intel®	Core™	i7-8700T
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Intel®	Core™	i7-8706G
Intel®	Core™	i7-8709G
Intel®	Core™	i7-8750H
Intel®	Core™	i7-8809G
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Intel®	Core™	i7-9700E
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Intel®	Core™	i9-9980HK
Intel®	Core™	i9-9980XE
Intel®	Core™	m3-8100Y
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Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 4425Y
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Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 6500Y
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 6805
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 7505
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 8500
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold 8505
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5400
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5400T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5420
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5420T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5500
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5500T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5600
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5600E
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5600T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G5620
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6400
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6400E
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6400T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6400TE
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6405
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6405T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6500
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6500T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6505
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6505T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6600
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G6605
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G7400
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G7400E
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G7400T
Intel®	Pentium®	Gold G7400TE
Intel®	Pentium®	J6426
Intel®	Pentium®	N6415
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver J5005[2]
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver J5040
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver N5000[2]
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver N5030
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver N6000
Intel®	Pentium®	Silver N6005
Intel®	Processor	N100
Intel®	Processor	N200
Intel®	Xeon®	Bronze 3104
Intel®	Xeon®	Bronze 3106
Intel®	Xeon®	Bronze 3204
Intel®	Xeon®	Bronze 3206R
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1702
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1712TR
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1713NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1713NTE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1714
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1715TER
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1718T
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1722NE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1726
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1732TE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1733NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1735TR
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1736
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1736NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1739
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1746TER
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1747NTE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1748TE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-1749NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2712T
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2733NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2738
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2752NTE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2752TER
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2753NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2766NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2775TE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2776NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2779
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2786NTE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2795NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2796NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2796TE
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2798NT
Intel®	Xeon®	D-2799
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2104G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2124
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2124G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2126G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2134
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2136
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2144G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2146G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2174G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2176G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2176M
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2186G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2186M
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2224
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2224G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2226G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2226GE
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2234
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2236
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2244G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2246G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2254ME
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2254ML
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2274G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2276G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2276M
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2276ME
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2276ML
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2278G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2278GE
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2278GEL
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2286G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2286M
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2288G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2314
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2324G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2334
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2336
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2356G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2374G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2378
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2378G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2386G
Intel®	Xeon®	E-2388G
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5115
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5118
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5119T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5120
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5120T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5122
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5215
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5215L
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5215M
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5217
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5218
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5218B
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5218N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5218R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5218T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5220
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5220R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5220S
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5220T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5222
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5315Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5317
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5318N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5318S
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5318Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5320
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 5320T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6126
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6126F
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6126T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6128
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6130
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6130F
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6130T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6132
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6134
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6136
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6138
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6138F
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6138P
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6138T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6140
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6142
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6142F
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6144
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6146
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6148
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6148F
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6150
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6152
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6154
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6208U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6209U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6210U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6212U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6222V
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6226
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6226R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6230
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6230N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6230R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6230T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6234
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6238
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6238L
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6238M
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6238R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6238T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6240
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6240L
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6240M
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6240R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6240Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6242
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6242R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6244
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6246
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6246R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6248
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6248R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6250
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6250L
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6252
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6252N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6254
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6256
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6258R
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6262V
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6312U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6314U
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6326
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6330
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6330N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6334
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6336Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6338
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6338N
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6338T
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6342
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6346
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6348
Intel®	Xeon®	Gold 6354
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8153
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8156
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8158
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8160
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8160F
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8160T
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8164
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8168
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8170
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8171M
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8176
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8176F
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8180
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8253
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8256
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8260
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8260L
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8260M
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8260Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8268
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8270
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8272CL
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8276
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8276L
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8276M
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8280
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8280L
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8280M
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8351N
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8352M
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8352S
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8352V
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8352Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8358
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8358P
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8360Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8362
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8368
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8368Q
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 8380
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 9221
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 9222
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 9242
Intel®	Xeon®	Platinum 9282
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4108
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4109T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4110
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4112
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4114
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4114T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4116
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4116T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4208
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4209T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4210
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4210R
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4210T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4214
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4214R
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4214Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4215
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4215R
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4216
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4309Y
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4310
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4310T
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4314
Intel®	Xeon®	Silver 4316
Intel®	Xeon®	W-10855M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-10885M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11055M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11155MLE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11155MRE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11555MLE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11555MRE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11855M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11855M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11865MLE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11865MRE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-11955M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1250
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1250E
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1250P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1250TE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1270
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1270E
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1270P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1270TE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1290
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1290E
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1290P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1290T
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1290TE
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1350
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1350P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1370
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1370P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1390
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1390P
Intel®	Xeon®	W-1390T
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2102
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2104
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2123
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2125
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2133
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2135
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2145
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2155
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2175
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2195
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2223
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2225
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2235
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2245
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2255
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2265
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2275
Intel®	Xeon®	W-2295
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3175X
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3223
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3225
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3235
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3245
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3245M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3265
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3265M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3275
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3275M
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3323
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3335
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3345
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3365
Intel®	Xeon®	W-3375

 

Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors as of Oct 17 2022

 

Manufacturer	Brand	Model
AMD	AMD	3015e
AMD	AMD	3020e
AMD	Athlon™	3000G
AMD	Athlon™	300GE
AMD	Athlon™	300U
AMD	Athlon™	320GE
AMD	Athlon™	Gold 3150C
AMD	Athlon™	Gold 3150G
AMD	Athlon™	Gold 3150GE
AMD	Athlon™	Gold 3150U
AMD	Athlon™	Silver 3050C
AMD	Athlon™	Silver 3050e
AMD	Athlon™	Silver 3050GE
AMD	Athlon™	Silver 3050U
AMD	Athlon™	7120e
AMD	Athlon™	7120U
AMD	Athlon™	7220e
AMD	Athlon™	7220U
AMD	Athlon™ Gold PRO	3125GE
AMD	Athlon™ Gold PRO	3150G
AMD	Athlon™ Gold PRO	3150GE
AMD	Athlon™ PRO	300GE
AMD	Athlon™ PRO	300U
AMD	Athlon™ PRO	3045B
AMD	EPYC™	7252
AMD	EPYC™	7262
AMD	EPYC™	7272
AMD	EPYC™	7282
AMD	EPYC™	7302
AMD	EPYC™	7313
AMD	EPYC™	7343
AMD	EPYC™	7352
AMD	EPYC™	7402
AMD	EPYC™	7413
AMD	EPYC™	7443
AMD	EPYC™	7452
AMD	EPYC™	7453
AMD	EPYC™	7502
AMD	EPYC™	7513
AMD	EPYC™	7532
AMD	EPYC™	7542
AMD	EPYC™	7543
AMD	EPYC™	7552
AMD	EPYC™	7642
AMD	EPYC™	7643
AMD	EPYC™	7662
AMD	EPYC™	7663
AMD	EPYC™	7702
AMD	EPYC™	7713
AMD	EPYC™	7742
AMD	EPYC™	7763
AMD	EPYC™	7232P
AMD	EPYC™	72F3
AMD	EPYC™	7302P
AMD	EPYC™	7313P
AMD	EPYC™	73F3
AMD	EPYC™	7402P
AMD	EPYC™	7443P
AMD	EPYC™	74F3
AMD	EPYC™	7502P
AMD	EPYC™	7543P
AMD	EPYC™	75F3
AMD	EPYC™	7702P
AMD	EPYC™	7713P
AMD	EPYC™	7F32
AMD	EPYC™	7F52
AMD	EPYC™	7F72
AMD	EPYC™	7H12
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3100
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	2300X
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3200G with Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3200GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3200U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3250C
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3250U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3300U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	3350U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	4300G
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	4300GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	4300U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	5300GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	5300U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	5400U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	7320e
AMD	Ryzen™ 3	7320U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	3200G
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	3200GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	3300U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	4350G
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	4350GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	4450U
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	5350G
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	5350GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 3 PRO	5450U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	2600
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3600
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3600
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	2500X
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	2600E
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	2600X
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3350G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3350GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3400G with Radeon™ RX Vega 11 Graphics
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3400GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3450U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3500 Processor
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3500C
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3500U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3550H
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3580U Microsoft Surface® Edition
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3600X
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	3600XT
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4500U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4600G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4600GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4600H
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4600HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	4600U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5300G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5300GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5500U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600H
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	5600X
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	6600H
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	6600U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	7520U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5	7600X
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	2600
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3600
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3350G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3350GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3400G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3400GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	3500U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	4650G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	4650GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	4650U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5650G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5650GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5650HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5650HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5650U
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5750G
AMD	Ryzen™ 5 PRO	5750GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	2700
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	2700E Processor
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	2700X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3700C
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3700U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3700X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3750H
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3780U Microsoft Surface® Edition
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3800X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	3800XT
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4700G
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4700GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4700U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4800H
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4800HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	4800U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5700G
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5700GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5700U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800H
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	5800X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	6800H
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	6800U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	6810U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7	7700X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	2700
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	3700
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	2700X
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	3700U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	4750G
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	4750GE
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	4750U
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	5850HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	5850HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 7 PRO	5850U
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5900
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5900
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	3900 Processor
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	3900X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	3900XT
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	3950X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	4900H
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	4900HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5900HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5900HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5900X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5950X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5980HS
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	5980HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	6900HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	6980HX
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	7900X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9	7950X
AMD	Ryzen™ 9 PRO	3900
AMD	Ryzen™ 9 PRO	3900
AMD	Ryzen™ Embedded	V2516
AMD	Ryzen™ Embedded	V2546
AMD	Ryzen™ Embedded	V2718
AMD	Ryzen™ Embedded	V2748
AMD	Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO	5945WX
AMD	Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO	5955WX
AMD	Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO	5965WX
AMD	Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO	5975WX
AMD	Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO	5995WX

 

For the most updated list of supported processor, you may visit Microsoft website.

 

Conclusion:

Windows 11 signifies a leap forward in the evolution of the Microsoft ecosystem, combining stunning visual enhancements, enhanced speed and performance, and a multitude of new features. While the limited processor support in Windows 11 may pose challenges for users with older hardware configurations, it paves the way for a future-proof computing experience. Before making the decision to upgrade, it is crucial to consider hardware compatibility, weigh the pros and cons, and ensure a smooth transition to the latest iteration of Windows. By embracing Windows 11's advancements, users can unlock the full potential of their systems and embark on a journey of unparalleled productivity and innovation.

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