Microsoft has removed some Intel processors from the list of supported processors to run the Windows 11 24H2 update.

Windows 11 is already known for its strict hardware requirements, which Microsoft hasn’t let up on since the OS first released back in 2021. The TPM 2.0 security module requirement has disqualified a lot of older PCs from upgrading,

In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 hardware requirements hadn't changed since 2021.

Microsoft removed 8th to 10th-gen Intel gaming CPUs from its OEM build guidelines, but existing Windows 11 support shouldn't be affected.

Intel stock surged nearly 16% on Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report suggested that Broadcom and TSMC were considering potential bids for the renowned chipmaker. Broadcom is said to be eyeing Intel’s chip design businesses,

Intel on Monday said that the first two cutting-edge lithography machines from ASML Holding are "in production" at its factories, with early data indicating they are more reliable than earlier models.

Meanwhile, there are no obvious changes at AMD. Microsoft continues to name the Ryzen 2000 as the minimum requirement for Windows 11 24H2. The age discrepancy is interesting: models such as the Ryzen 7 2700X were released in April 2018, while Intel's Core i-11000 processors were initially released in early 2021.

Windows Latest received a clarification direct from Microsoft with a statement that the “requirements haven’t changed” for Windows 11 24H2, and indeed they haven’t been modified since the OS was first released.

Panther Lake, Intel's next-generation laptop CPU family, will likely act as the debut for the Intel 18A process in a high-volume product. The company plans to ship Panther Lake by the end of the year, with volumes likely ramping up into 2026. Later in 2026, Intel plans to use the Intel 18A process for its Clearwater Forest server CPU.

Software King of the World, Microsoft has updated its CPU compatibility list for Windows 11 24H2, officially cutting off pre-11th-generation Intel processors for OEMs building new PCs. This means ...

The updated document is specifically intended for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and not for consumer reference.