CachyOS Compatible Laptops

Requirements

Minimum CPU (Intel)	Modern 64-bit Intel CPU with x86-64-v3 support (roughly Haswell / 4th-gen or newer)
Minimum CPU (AMD)	Modern 64-bit AMD CPU with x86-64-v3 support (roughly Excavator / Zen or newer)
Minimum RAM	4GB
TPM 2.0	Not required
Secure Boot	Not required
Notes	Requires a CPU supporting the x86-64-v3 instruction set (roughly 2013-era Intel Haswell / AMD Excavator or newer) — older 64-bit CPUs are NOT supported. GUI installer minimum RAM is 4GB (about 3GB absolute); 8GB recommended for KDE, Steam, and multitasking. Official minimum storage figure not published — verify.

Description

CachyOS is a performance-oriented Linux distribution based on Arch, tuned with optimized compiler flags and a custom kernel for speed. It targets modern hardware and is popular with gamers and enthusiasts who want Arch power with an easier, GUI-driven installation.