Windows 11 intel processor compatibility?

J G 0 Reputation points
2023-11-10T08:41:32.6866667+00:00

Hello,

I have a question:

Why my intel processor is not yet compatible with Windows 11?

I have an Intel i7 7500 CPU @2.7Ghz.

How is it possible?

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  1. S.Sengupta 19,416 Reputation points MVP
    2023-11-11T03:30:54.1633333+00:00

    The Intel Core i7-7500U CPU @ 2.70GHz is not supported by Windows 11. Windows 11 only runs on computers with 8th generation processors or above. Your computer's processor is 7th generation. 

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  2. Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-12-05T06:25:54.8433333+00:00

    Hello J G

    Your intel processor is not yet compatible with Windows 11.

    About Windows 11 supported processors, please refer to this link:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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