What are the System requirements for using Windows 11?
Below listed are the essential requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device doesn't meet these requirements, you'll not be ready to install Windows 11 on your device and might want to think about purchasing a replacement PC.
If you're unsure whether your PC meets these requirements, you'll ask your PC Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or, if your device is already running Windows 10, you'll use the PC checkup app to assess compatibility.
Processor: |
1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) |
RAM: |
4 GB |
Storage: |
Minimum 64 GB or more storage device |
System firmware: |
UEFI and also Secure Boot capable |
TPM: |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 |
Graphics card: |
DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver |
Display: |
Minimum High definition 720p display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel |
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts: |
To complete device setup on first use, Windows 11 Home edition will require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account |