Windows 10: Windows 11 supports older processors but not my i5!!

I downloaded the compatibility check tool for Windows 11 and it failed my laptop on the processor - i5 6300HQ quad core @2.3Ghz.I looked at the list of compatible CPU's here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processorswhich shows it will run on Celerons, and Pentiums!!! No mention of more modern processors.Surely a mistake?

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Intel Gives Core i3 and Core i5 Dual-Core Processors K0 Stepping Update

Intel is giving some existing 32 nm "Clarkdale" based Core i3 and Core i5 processors an update. The processors will transition to the new K0 stepping from the existing C2 stepping. The parts that will be made on the K0 silicon are Core i3 models 530 (new sSPEC: SLBX7), 540 (new sSPEC: SLBTD) and Core i5 models 650 (new sSPEC: SLBTJ), 660/661 (SLBTK/SLBTB), 670 (SLBTL). Newer and upcoming models such as the i3-550, i3-560, i5-665K, and i5-680 are already being built on the K0 stepping die. Motherboards will require a BIOS update to support the new K0 stepping processors.

The K0 stepping change includes the following highlights:

• New S-spec and MM numbers for the converting products
• Extended CPUID will change from 0x00020652 to 0x00020655
• Host RevID will change from 0x12 to 0x18
• K0 stepping package is pin compatible with C2 stepping package
• Adds Processor Context ID (PCID) support

The revised older SKUs that are built on K0 stepping will be market-available by October 16.

 

Introducing Windows 11

Windows Processor Requirements Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors | Microsoft Docs

hmmm, my A10 Athlon isn't on the list so I'll have to upgrade processor and motherboard on two PC's. *Tongue

 

Windows 11 confusion

It's not actually saying that your processor isn't 64 bit, it's saying it isn't on the list of supported processors. For Intel that currently means only 8th gen or newer, and it's simillarly restricted for AMD. The list may include some more of the older processors by the time Win11 is released. The current list of supported AMD processors is here:

Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors