System requirements

• These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC.
• Processor1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
• RAM4 gigabytes (GB)
• Storage64 GB or larger storage device. See More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date for more details.
• System firmwareUEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check here for information on how your PC might be able to meet this requirement.
• TPMTrusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Check here for instructions on how your PC might be enabled to meet this requirement.
• Graphics cardCompatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
• DisplayHigh definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per colour channel.
• Minimum system requirements for Copilot+ PCsCopilot+ PCs are a new class of Windows 11 AI PCs that are powered by a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU)—a specialised computer chip for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation— that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS).
• To run unique Copilot+ PC experiences, customers will need to acquire new hardware. In addition to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, Copilot+ PCs must include the following:
• Processor: A compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC) with an NPU capable of performing 40+ TOPS. This currently includes:
• AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 series
• Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series
• Snapdragon® X
• Snapdragon® X Plus
• Snapdragon® X Elite
• RAM: 16 GB DDR5/LPDDR5
• Storage: 256 GB SSD/UFS

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• Specific features, plus apps and hardware that you add to your Copilot+ PC may have additional hardware, software or other requirements and these requirements may change over time.
• Internet connection and Microsoft accountWindows 11 Pro for personal use and Windows 11 Home require internet connectivity and a Microsoft account during initial device set-up.
• 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. On Copilot+ PCs, many unique features, once downloaded, will run without internet access. A Microsoft account is required for some features, including on Copilot+ PCs.
• Certain features require specific hardware. System requirements to run some apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum device specifications. Check device compatibility information specific to the apps you want to install. Available storage on your device will vary based on installed apps and updates. Performance will scale with higher end, more capable PCs. Additional requirements may apply over time and for updates.