Yes, only 8th generation processors are supported for Windows 11. This is been specified by the PC manufacturers for improved security and performance. I believe the addition of an old process might not happen.
Windows 11 supported Intel processors
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
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