Windows 11 Supported Intel Processors List 7th Gen Unsupported Jun 2026

While Windows 11 primarily requires 8th Gen Intel Core processors or newer, a limited selection of high-end 7th Gen chips, such as the Core i7-7820HQ and certain X-series processors, are officially supported due to specific security and performance requirements. Most consumer 7th Gen processors (Kaby Lake) are excluded, though Microsoft provides a registry workaround for installation on unsupported hardware, and users may opt to remain on Windows 10 until October 2025. For the full list of supported devices, visit Microsoft Learn .