Windows 11 Compatible Laptops

Requirements

Minimum CPU (Intel)	8th-gen Intel Core or newer (1 GHz+, 2+ cores, 64-bit)
Minimum CPU (AMD)	AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer (Zen+, 1 GHz+, 2+ cores, 64-bit)
Minimum RAM	4GB
Minimum Storage	64GB
TPM 2.0	Required
Secure Boot	Required
Notes	CPU must be on the Microsoft approved processor list — this is the main blocker for older machines. Requires UEFI firmware with Secure Boot, DirectX 12 / WDDM 2.0 graphics, a 720p+ display 9 inches or larger, and an internet connection for initial setup (Home edition).

Description

Windows 11 is the latest major release of Microsoft Windows, featuring a redesigned Start menu and taskbar, tighter security defaults, and stricter hardware requirements than previous versions. Its mandatory TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements make CPU generation the key factor in whether an older laptop can run it.