I would not be surprised if the next Windows version has similar requirements as Windows 11. Microsoft normally does not drastic changes to the minimum requirements over the years. Before Windows 11 came out, the last time there was a large increase was for Vista. Answer from Froggypwns on reddit.com
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Windows Processor Requirements | Microsoft Learn
October 30, 2025 - For Windows support life cycles please see Windows 11 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle. This specification details the processors that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) can use to manufacture new PCs that include Windows Products (including Custom Images).
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r/windows on Reddit: What Intel CPU generation is likely to be the minimum required for windows 12?
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I have a 10th gen cpu, and I was wondering if it would work for me
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I would not be surprised if the next Windows version has similar requirements as Windows 11. Microsoft normally does not drastic changes to the minimum requirements over the years. Before Windows 11 came out, the last time there was a large increase was for Vista.
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With how much they're focusing on AI and copilot, they probably want you to use a CPU with NPU. So basically the newest stuff. It would also make hardware manufacturers happy.
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HammerBot:Based on the information provided, it is possible that Windows 12 may render some CPUs obsolete. Windows 12 is expected to have certain requirements, such as a 64-bit processor and TPM version 2.0, which may not be supported by older CPUs. Additionally, Windows 12 may also require a... More on forums.anandtech.com
Components to prepare for Windows 12? (And beyond?)
I am configuring a new HP Z2 Tower G9 Workstation. I want the stability of a workstation (I am coming from an HP Z800). I know no one can predict the future, but I want to try to get a system that would be able to run whatever is the current Windows for 5-7 years. I have speced an Intel® Core™... More on forums.tomshardware.com
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March 3, 20252/26/24 - Windows 12 to significantly up hardware requirements!
Keep in mind that some Win10 PCs ... older processor, TPM 1.2), so even Microsoft can't force them to update to 11. I have such a 12-year old system, which originally came with Win7 that I (freely) upgraded to Win10. ... I know that. My Inspiron lappy runs Win 10 but can't run Win 11. My XPS desktop can run Win 11 but I don't want it. MS has no right to force Win 11 on us, if we don't want it, even after they stop supporting Win ... More on dell.com
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February 21, 2024what will be the windows 12 requirements.
I want to purchase a new pc that I will be able to upgrade to windows 12 when it is launched, but unfortunately there is no information on this. More on answers.microsoft.com
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Thanks for your prompt reply. My pc is about 10 years old, with win 10 os, I'm unable to upgrade to win11 due to an unsupported cpu (i5 6500). I was hoping to take advantage of the sale offers available this week, but didn't want to buy one that may not be upgradable in 5 years time, windows 11 end date.
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So your setup is pretty much like mine. Last time I went from WIN XP to WIN 10, after buying a new computer, never running WIN 7 or 8.
I found an article that might interest you, though the article is almost 6 months old, https://techbullion.com/future-proofing-your-gaming-pc-how-to-build-a-system-that-lasts/
I also recommend waiting a couple of months, I'm sure another sale will eventually come. Google "future proof desktop pc", and browse the market and options. I'm sure your current computer can do for a while.
Eleven Forum
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Windows 12's Minimum Requirements: 16 GB RAM? | Windows 11 Forum
January 20, 2024 - 4GB, 8GB, 12GB none of that will matter. Windows 12 will require TPM3.0 and an AI enabled processor. So you will need to buy ANOTHER system to replace your aging 2023 system that can't be upgraded from Windows 11 or 10 anyway. Microsoft is a marketing firm now and not a software development house.
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I Dug Through Every Windows 12 Leak—These Are the New Features I'm Betting On | PCMag
3 weeks ago - Better ARM support is a focus for recent Windows updates, and the Copilot+ ARM-based PCs include a new Prism emulator to allow non-ARM-optimized applications to run with good performance. I run all manner of optimized and non-optimized apps on an Arm-based Surface Laptop and can report no compatibility or performance issues. Qualcomm stated that the Snapdragon X Elite PC processor ...
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Question - HammerBot Question: Will Windows 12 obsolete CPU's? | AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals
February 4, 2024 - Windows 12 is expected to have certain requirements, such as a 64-bit processor and TPM version 2.0, which may not be supported by older CPUs. Additionally, Windows 12 may also require a DirectX 12-compatible GPU, which could exclude older integrated graphics processors.
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Question - Components to prepare for Windows 12? (And beyond?) | Tom's Hardware Forum
March 3, 2025 - Lunar Lake is essentially the low-power-consumption sibling of Arrow Lake, so its NPU can use far less power than using a GPU to do AI. FWIW the suggested RTX 3060 is estimated to have 102 TOPS (plus the Ultra 7 265k itself has 13 TOPS) so handily exceeds all the current guesstimates of Windows 12 minimum requirements at least for that, unlike those HPs.
Quora
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What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 12, and will it support older devices running Windows 10 and 11? - Quora
Answer (1 of 4): Anything that meets Windows 11’s requirements should also meet Windows 12’s. Windows 10 requirements are too low for Windows 11 or 12 devices, due to the fact that these newer versions of Windows require a hardware-based TPM module to work anymore.
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Windows 12 – everything you need to know before the premiere • Simple IT
May 7, 2025 - The introduction of AI-based features ... minimum configuration needed to run the system includes: • 64-bit processor with at least 2 cores and a clock speed of 1 GHz,...
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Upcoming Windows 12 Requirements: Boost Speed & Security
February 27, 2025 - It is expected that Windows 12 will require Additional hardware due to trends in the industry and the upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Here are the as expected minimum requirements: ... A CPU with a minimum 1 GHz, 64-bit, possesses two ...
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2/26/24 - Windows 12 to significantly up hardware requirements! | DELL Technologies
February 21, 2024 - Given plans for advanced computing, including AI-applications (e.g., integrating Microsoft's AI-assistant Copilot into the user experience): 1) the base RAM-memory requirement is set to soar to 16G...
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Will the 11th Gen Intel processors be compatible with the upcoming Windows 12? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): Yes, of course they are. Be a really bad move on Intels part to not make their latest cpu's incompatible with the latest OS that is used by millions.
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Thanks for your prompt reply. My pc is about 10 years old, with win 10 os, I'm unable to upgrade to win11 due to an unsupported cpu (i5 6500). I was hoping to take advantage of the sale offers available this week, but didn't want to buy one that may not be upgradable in 5 years time, windows 11 end date.
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So your setup is pretty much like mine. Last time I went from WIN XP to WIN 10, after buying a new computer, never running WIN 7 or 8.
I found an article that might interest you, though the article is almost 6 months old, https://techbullion.com/future-proofing-your-gaming-pc-how-to-build-a-system-that-lasts/
I also recommend waiting a couple of months, I'm sure another sale will eventually come. Google "future proof desktop pc", and browse the market and options. I'm sure your current computer can do for a while.
Eleven Forum
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Microsoft Pulls support for Intel 8th, 9th & 10th Gen Processors for Windows 11 24H2 | Windows 11 Forum
February 15, 2025 - That being said, the removel of Intel 8th, 9th & 10th Gen Processors from that list - has a difrent purpose (than a stupid recomendation for OEMs). Which is actually not that hard to figure out - even staring in our faces: Windows 11 24H2 is more than lickely - the last Windows supporting that line of CPUs. So yes, Intel 8th, 9th & 10th will still run on 24H2 - even tho, so far there's no oficial iGPU driver for this line CPUs and 24H2. As for next Windows build - maybe even Windows 12, Microsoft might include stricter hardware restrictions - cause Intel wants/needs more sells of their latest CPUs (with A.I.
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Intel's next-gen chips may support Windows 12 - IMDb
Meteor Lake is likely to include 20 PCIe Gen5 lanes and support for Windows 12. Microsoft hasn’t disclosed its plans for Windows 12, but there are already hints that the company intends to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features in newer versions of Windows.
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Does My Intel® Processor Support Microsoft Windows® 10?
... Intel® Core™ i7 processors (14th gen) 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors Intel® Celeron® Processor 3000 Series 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors Intel® Pentium® Silver Processor Series 9th Generation Intel® Core™ ...
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Microsoft has updated the list of supported processors for Windows 11
June 22, 2023 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and Microsoft SQ3 processors are also supported. Surprisingly, Microsoft has removed one of the Intel CPUs from the list. Intel Core i3-L13G4 no longer officially supports Windows 11.
SoftwareKeep
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Windows 12: Release Date, Features, and Everything We Know
December 20, 2024 - With the potential of increased system requirements, Windows 12 could take advantage of new-age processors and GPUs to give users a smoother experience.
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Solved: Windows 12 - HP Support Community - 9316027
February 18, 2025 - Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U which is W11 supported: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd.... Memory: 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM.