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Why the Intel Core i5-7300HQ isn't a supported processor while it has enough power to run Windows 11?

NukeThief 61 Reputation points
2021-10-11T17:44:03.8+00:00

Microsoft minimal processor requierments are 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
The Intel Core i5-7300HQ's specifications are: 2,50 GHz, 4 Cores 64-bits and SoC support.
So then why it isn't a supported processor?

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  1. Jay 10 Reputation points
    2023-01-29T01:11:17.64+00:00

    From what i've heard from those i know who have used Win 11, it's currently not even worth updating right now anyway.

    That kind of goes hand in hand with the philosophy i've had since Win 98, wait for a year until most if not all issues have been resolved.

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  2. Limitless Technology 40,101 Reputation points
    2021-10-12T07:29:08.85+00:00

    Hello @NukeThief

    It is not only about performance, but also because the security architecture of the processors. In this case most of pre-Gen8 Intel have been classified as "Not Recommended" or not supported, because of lack of Secure Boot or TPM compatibility.

    You can see other ways to install Windows 11, including the bypass of TPM check during the installation process: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e

    And also general information about Microsoft statement on installing on not recommended devices:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

    Hope this helps with your query,

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-05-31T15:24:54.41+00:00

    I have a laptop with i5 7300hq processor. I installed windows 11 by bypassing the TPM check. I thought my laptop wouldn't get updates but surprisingly I can receive and install updates.

  4. crispin crimbo 1 Reputation point
    2022-04-12T23:43:53.167+00:00

    most of pre-Gen8 Intel are pre i3 - i7 so thats an old and a wide benchmark to say 57% , i5-7300HQ is just 1 gen behind

    I have i acer nitro 5 an515-51 with i5-7300HQ , NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 16gb ram 1tb rocket q ssd
    i feel this is enough for windows 11 yet just 1 cpu gen behind it wont upgrade

    i been told you can make a setup usb and bypass the check and install so going to try it on a spare 256gb ssd i got

  5. Kapil Arya 37,681 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-10-12T04:09:27.397+00:00

    The Intel Core i5-7300HQ's specifications are: 2,50 GHz, 4 Cores 64-bits and SoC support. So then why it isn't a supported processor?

    According to Microsoft:

    Devices that do not meet the minimum system requirements had 52% more kernel mode crashes. Devices that do meet the minimum system requirements had a 99.8% crash free experience.

    Read more here: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

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