Can it run?

Find your PC or laptop to see whether it can run Windows 11, Linux or ChromeOS Flex, and how far it can be upgraded.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) Laptop, 2017 · Intel 5th gen Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex Dell Latitude E7470 Laptop, 2016 · Intel 6th gen Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex Dell OptiPlex 7050 Desktop, 2017 · Intel 6th/7th gen Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex HP EliteBook 840 G5 Laptop, 2018 · Intel 8th gen (some 7th gen) Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Laptop, 2017 · Intel 6th/7th gen Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Laptop, 2018 · Intel 8th gen (some 7th gen) Windows 11LinuxChromeOS Flex

Model not listed?

Windows 11 support mostly comes down to the processor. To find yours in Windows 10, open Settings, then System, then About, and look for “Processor”.

ProcessorWindows 11Best option
Intel Core 8th gen or newer, like i5-8250UUsually supportedUpgrade for free
AMD Ryzen 3000 series or newer, plus some Ryzen 2000 desktop chipsUsually supportedUpgrade for free
Intel 7th gen or older, AMD Ryzen 1000, most Ryzen 2000 laptop chipsNot supportedWindows 10 with ESU, then Linux or ChromeOS Flex

Know your processor? Use our Windows 11 processor checker for an instant answer.

There are exceptions, and your PC also needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Confirm with Microsoft’s PC Health Check app.