Windows Processor Requirements

Windows Client

If you are a customer seeking to determine Windows 11 eligibility for your device, use PC Health Check. For Windows support life cycles, see Windows 11 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle.

You can also request that your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirm which Windows OS is available on a specific device.

For clarity, OEMs must also meet all processor and other requirements specified in Minimum Hardware Requirements for Windows, available at Windows minimum hardware requirements.

Windows IoT Processors

This table provides reference to additional processor support and hardware requirements for Windows IoT Enterprise editions and Windows 10 IoT Core.

Windows IoT Edition Processor Requirements System Requirements
Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC Supported processors Supported Hardware
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Supported processors Supported Hardware
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Supported processors Supported Hardware
Windows 10 IoT Core Supported processors Hardware Compatability

Windows Server Processors

If you are a customer seeking to determine processor, device, or system compatibility with Windows Server, use the Windows Server Catalog to identify hardware that has been tested and certified for Windows Server.

For minimum system and processor requirements, see Hardware requirements for Windows Server.

For Windows Server support and servicing lifecycle information, see Microsoft Lifecycle.