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ZephyrThunder
Copper Contributor
Dec 05, 2024

Why doesn't Windows 11 support i7 7500? Is there a way to install it?

Hi, all, I recently encountered a very troublesome problem. I have an old computer with a 7th generation i7 7500U processor, which is usually very easy to use. As a result, I wanted to upgrade to Win...
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Debiora
Iron Contributor
Dec 05, 2024

Windows 11 requires an Intel 8th generation or newer CPU primarily for performance, security, and compatibility reasons.

The 8th-generation Intel processors brought significant architectural improvements over their predecessors. These include enhanced processing power, better multi-core performance, and more efficient handling of modern software and workloads, which helps Windows 11 run smoothly and handle resource-intensive tasks more effectively.

Windows 11 has a stronger focus on security, with requirements like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. The 8th-generation CPUs and newer have better hardware-based security features (like improved hardware encryption, secure boot mechanisms, and support for more advanced security protocols).

P.S. There are workaround available on the web that helps you install Windows 11 on unsupported CPU processor. So it is100% possible to install Windows 11 on Intel i7 processor.

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