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With the launch of Windows 11, this was confirmed a significant increase in minimum requirements compared to Windows 10, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Not only do we need
With the launch of Windows 11, this was confirmed a significant increase in minimum requirements compared to Windows 10, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Not only do we need more RAM and twice as many CPU cores, but this operating system is only compatible with certain processors and requires, yes or no, a DirectX 12-compatible GPU.
The truth is that Windows 10 is an operating system very affordable with a minimum level of requirementsand because of this, it works very well even on PCs and laptops that slightly exceed these requirements. It is no different with Windows 11 and in fact we have to be careful because at first glance its requirements they can make it look more affordable than it really is.
I know this topic still raises a lot of doubts, in fact in recent months I have come across cases of people I know telling me that they are not happy with the upgrade to Windows 11 because performance did not meet your expectationsso what They believed their team would be “redundant” with this operating system.
These cases are becoming more common as Microsoft has accelerated the deployment of the free Windows 11 update and this is causing more users to receive the controversial notification that their PC is ready to move to said operating system. Controversial not only because of how intrusive it isbut also because, in fact, many computers display such a warning they won’t be able to provide a really good experience.
This operating system consumes more RAM than Windows 10 because includes new features and functionsand must be stored in RAM for the operating system to function properly. I could give many examples, but one of the most interesting and highly appreciated is the Widgets tab, which is constantly updated in the background.
There is no denying that Windows 11 consumes more resources than Windows 10, but it also manages them intelligently as it adapts to the characteristics of each team. So, for example, if we have a computer limited to 4 GB of RAM, the operating system will try to reduce the amount of memory consumed by certain applications, so we will have a small margin to run other applications.
To be able to reduce RAM consumption Windows 11 performs certain actions, such as reducing the number of programs that load at startup, ending background processes and disabling features and functions that we will not need. All this can help us improve the performance of Windows 11 without spending money, but you should remember that in the end, if we only have 4 GB of RAM, we cannot expect any miracle.
This is a perennial question that many PC users have been asking for years, and I don’t want you to end up making the wrong decision. That’s why I decided to create this guide to share with you an in-depth look at Windows 11 through hardware.
I will not limit myself based on your minimum requirements, but rather I will present a more complete, interesting and reliable review based on personal experience after testing in various configurations, including from a Core i7-11370H notebook (four cores and eight threads) with 16 GB of RAM to a powerful PC with a Core i9-13900K (24 cores and 32 threads) and 32 GB FRAME.
Keep in mind that apart from a hardware problem Windows 11 also introduces important design and user interface changesand that it is clearly a question that influences the decision of whether or not to upgrade to said operating system.
You already know my opinion on this subject because I have expressed it before, and the truth is that it is I prefer the Windows 10 interfaceI feel more comfortable and productive with it, but at the end of the day it’s somewhat subjective and you may like the Windows 11 interface better.
The answer is a resounding no. Windows 11 will run on a computer with 4 GB of RAM that meets the minimum requirements, but the performance will not be good at all and the user experience will be very limited, because from the moment we start the computer, we will see that we already have almost all the RAM occupied.
On average, when we get to the table, we will see that they are already there occupied between 3.4 GB and 3.8 GB of RAMwhich means we’ll barely have room to run apps as basic as a web browser or office programs, and will suffer from stuttering, stuttering, and very noticeable load times.
4 GB of RAM is a matter of course we can forget about multitasking, and that even if we have a processor far exceeding the minimum requirements, the equipment will be severely hampered by the lack of RAM. If you have a computer with this configuration, the best you can do is forget about windows 11 and continue with Windows 10.
This limit is very easy to set. Strictly speaking, the limit below which we should never fall if we want to upgrade to Windows 11 and enjoy acceptable experience This would be fixed on a computer that meets the following components:
A team with these qualities would far exceed the minimum requirements of Windows 11, which are set to a dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. With this configuration, we would have plenty of space and the experience would be acceptable, both in multitasking and running applications that require a significant amount of memory to run smoothly.
The CPU will offer good performance even in basic tasks and in applications that are not too demanding. SSD will significantly reduce start-up and shutdown times, and the key for us will be more fluidity when opening folders, files and documents, as well as when launching applications. The 128 GB of capacity will give us an acceptable margin so that you don’t run out of space almost immediately.
Windows 11 may work acceptable on a PC with 8GB of RAMIn fact, this is a limit that we should never go below, but it is important to be clear that the experience with this configuration will not be optimal, and that a computer with 8 GB of RAM will perform much better with Windows 10.
We’ve already seen the minimum level that’s set by Microsoft’s official requirements, and we know that we won’t be able to enjoy a minimally acceptable Windows 11 experience with that. We also know that to reach that minimum, we’ll need at least a compatible quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD.
When we have all this clear, it is very easy to estimate where the recommended minimum configuration will move to enjoy an optimal experience with Windows 11. Obviously, this can change depending on the use we are going to give the device, but in this we will start with the guide average user profile, i.e. for those who want to smoothly multitask, enjoy multimedia content and use relatively demanding applications without problems.
As you can see, we’ve made a significant jump in RAM because we’ve doubled the amount. I know you’re wondering why is it so important to have 16 GB of RAM smoothly move Windows 11 and the answer is very simple because The operating system itself can already consume around 4 GB of RAM.
If we add to the 4 GB of RAM the average consumption of other basic applications and tools that we will install, then in the end It is not unusual to find situations where the average RAM consumption reaches 8 GB of RAM. Having 16 GB gives us a very comfortable reserve for working with multitasking and running demanding applications, and this is reinforced by the good performance that the Intel Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 3300X still offer.
RAM consumption it can also fluctuate a lot depending on what we are doingthe browser we use and the number of tabs and processes we have open, as well as background applications that consume resources but are necessary for our daily lives.
If we have e.g. multiple open Google Chrome tabsinstances of Microsoft Word, specific security applications protecting the PC in the background, and other tasks that are performed in parallel we could easily exceed 10 GB of RAM consumedwhich means we could no longer enjoy a good experience with a computer that only has 8GB of RAM.
Finally, we have to talk about the SSD drive. This will give us the advantages that we have already mentioned, with a capacity of 256 GB It will give us a lot of space to install many applications, documents, files and photos. It’s true that this capacity may lag behind some users, but when we’re talking about a medium profile and leave games out of the equation, a unit of this caliber starts to satisfy without any problems.
In general, if your computer meets the configuration we saw in the minimum limit, the experience will already be acceptable and you can consider upgrading to the mentioned operating system. If it falls below, it would not be advisable to updateespecially if you only have 4 GB of RAM, because in the end the operating system will be very limited and the memory will always be full.
For example, a PC with a Core i3-8100 and 4 GB of RAM will have problems moving Windows 11, although you could solve this by expanding the RAM to 8GB or 16GB. This last level would be ideal, as we saw in the previous section, and considering how cheap RAM is, it’s something we could easily consider.
I don’t want to end without reminding you of something important, which is that although the first generation of Core Gen7 and Ryzen processors they have enough power for a smooth Windows 11 migration, they are not officially supported, so if you decide to force the installation of said operating system on a computer configured with these components you may end up with support issues in the medium or long term.
If, for whatever reason, you decided to take a risk and upgraded to Windows 11 after Microsoft’s free upgrade offer, only to find that it doesn’t work as expected because your PC isn’t up to the task, don’t worry. , you always can Go back to Windows 10 by following the steps in this article.
Source: Muy Computer
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
