System Requirements for Windows 10 and 11

Below you’ll find the official requirements for both versions — plus tips on how to check your own device.

Component	Requirement
🧠 Processor	1 GHz or faster with 2+ cores (32/64-bit)
🧠 Architecture	32-bit or 64-bit
💾 RAM	1 GB for 32-bit / 2 GB for 64-bit
💽 Storage	16 GB for 32-bit / 20 GB for 64-bit
💻 Graphics Card	DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
💻 Display	800x600 minimum resolution
🌐 Internet	Required for updates and activation

✅ Good to know:
Windows 10 works on most computers made from 2010 onward. It's great for older machines not compatible with Windows 11.

Component	Requirement
🧠 Processor	1 GHz or faster, 64-bit, with 2+ cores, supported by Microsoft
🧠 Architecture	64-bit only (no 32-bit support)
💾 RAM	4 GB or more
💽 Storage	64 GB or more
💻 Graphics Card	DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
💻 Display	9" or larger, 720p or higher
🔐 TPM	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
🌐 Internet	Required for setup and activation

⚠ TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are mandatory — these are found in the BIOS of most newer PCs.

Most computers can run it. To be sure:

Use the official PC Health Check Tool from Microsoft:
👉 Download PC Health Check

It tells you instantly whether your system meets Windows 11 requirements.

Use Windows 10 if your PC is older or lacks TPM 2.0.
Use Windows 11 if your computer is newer and meets all requirements — you’ll benefit from the latest design and performance improvements.

Before installing or upgrading to Windows 10 or Windows 11, it’s a good idea to confirm your computer meets the baseline hardware requirements. This helps ensure stable performance and reduces the chance of setup or activation problems later.