Windows 11 System Requirements
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Minimum system requirements
Processor
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a (http://aka.ms/CPUlist) or System on a Chip (SoC)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
64 GB or larger storage device
Graphics card
DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
Display
>9” with HD Resolution (720p)
Internet connection
Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup for Windows 11 Home
Certain features require specific hardware, see detailed.
Pre-release product shown, subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC). |
RAM | 4 gigabyte (GB). |
Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device Note: See below under “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date” for more details. |
System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement. |
TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement. |
Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver. |
Display | High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel. |
Internet connection and Microsoft account | Windows 11 Pro for personal use and Windows 11 Home require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account during initial device setup. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features. |
Buy Microsoft Windows 11 Professional – 1 User License / 64-Bit / DVD