Windows Processor Requirements
This specification details the processors that can be used with Customer Systems that include Windows Products (including Custom Images). Updates to this specification may be released in the future as requirements change.
For each listed edition, Company must use only the processors listed, as specified in the tables below. The requirements below apply whenever the edition below is pre-installed or provided on external media, including as downgrade or down edition software.
For clarity, Company must also meet all processor and other requirements specified in Minimum Hardware Requirements for Windows 10, located at https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn915086(v=vs.85).aspx (or updated URL).
If after the inclusion of a processor series in this specification (“Listed Processor”), a processor becomes commercially available that uses the same naming convention or identifier as a Listed Processor but has additional or different features or functionality (“New Processor”), Company must not use New Processor for Customer Systems without Microsoft’s prior written permission. If Company believes a processor has been omitted from this list, please contact Company’s Microsoft OEM or ODM Account Manager.
The processors listed in the tables below, represent the latest processor generations and models which are supported for the listed Windows Edition. Previous generations of processors and models (indicated by "Up through"), remain supported in addition to the listed processors and models.
Some product editions or edition/processor configurations listed below may have no or limited support. Information on support is available at Microsoft Support Policy (https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle) and Microsoft Lifecycle FAQ (https://support.microsoft.com/help/18581). For specific hardware support, please refer to your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) provider.
Windows Client Edition Processors
| Windows Edition | Intel Processors | AMD Processors | Qualcomm Processors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 and earlier editions | Up through the following 6th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-6xxx, Core m3/m5/m7-6xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v5), and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 6th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-8xxx & E-Series Ex-8xxx & FX-870K) | N/A |
| Windows 8.1 | Up through the following 6th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-6xxx, Core m3/m5/m7-6xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v5), and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 6th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-8xxx & E-Series Ex-8xxx & FX-870K) | N/A |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 1507 | Up through the following 6th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-6xxx, Core m3/m5/m7-6xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v5), and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 6th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-8xxx & E-Series Ex-8xxx & FX-870K) | N/A |
| Windows 10 1511 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v6), and Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx) | N/A |
| Windows 10 1607 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v6), Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx) | N/A |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 1607 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v6), Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx) | N/A |
| Windows 10 1703 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v6) and 8th Generation Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-8xxxU), Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron, and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), AMD Athlon 2xx, and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx | N/A |
| Windows 10 1709 | Up through the following 8th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-8xxxK/U/H/G, and Intel Xeon E-21xx[1]), Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Windows 10 1803 | Up through the following 9th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-9xxx), and Intel Xeon E-21xx[1]), Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and 850 |
| Windows 10 1809 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx[1], Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx[1], Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 1809 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx[1], Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx[1], Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | N/A |
| Windows 10 1903 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx[1], Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx[1], Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 3xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
| Windows 10 1909 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx[1], Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx[1], Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 3xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
| Windows 10 2004 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx[1], Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx[1], Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 4xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
[1] Intel Xeon processors are supported on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise only
[2] AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC processors are supported on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise only
Windows IoT Core Processors
| Windows Edition | Intel Processors | Qualcomm Processor | Broadcom | NXP Processors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1703 | Up through currently enabled Intel Joule, Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Broadcom Processors[3] | N/A |
| Windows 10 1709 | Up through currently enabled Intel Joule, Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Broadcom Processors[3] | N/A |
| Windows 10 1803 | Up through currently enabled Intel Joule, Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Broadcom Processors[3] | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Core 1809 (SAC) | Up through currently enabled Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Broadcom Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled NXP i.MXProcessors[3] |
| Windows 10 IoT Core 1809 (LTSC) | Up through currently enabled Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled Broadcom Processors[3] | Up through currently enabled NXP i.MXProcessors[3] |
[3] Information on which processors are currently enabled is available at https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/iot-core/learn-about-hardware/socsandcustomboards
Windows IoT Enterprise / Embedded Processors
| Windows Edition | Intel Processors[7] | AMD Processors | Qualcomm Processors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB 1507 | Up through the following 6th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7-6xxx, Core m3/m5/m7-6xxx, and Xeon E3-xxxx v5), and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 6th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-8xxx & E-Series Ex-8xxx & FX-870K) | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB 1607 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx), and Intel Xeon E-21xx, and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium Processors, and 8th Generation Intel Embedded Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx) | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise CBB 1607 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx), and Intel Xeon E-21xx, and through series equivalent Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium Processors, and 8th Generation Intel Embedded Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx) | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1703 | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-7xxx, Core m3-7xxx), and Intel Xeon E-21xx and 8th Generation Processors (Intel Core i7-8xxxU), and through current Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron, and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1709 | Up through the following 8th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-8xxx, and Intel Xeon E-21xx), Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC 7xxx Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1803 | Up through the following 9th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-9xxx, and Intel Xeon E-21xx), Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC 7xxx Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and 850 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx, Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx, Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC 7xxx Processors | N/A |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1809 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx, Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx, Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 2xxx, AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC 7xxx Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1903 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx, Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx, Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), and AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 3xxx, AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC 7xxx Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 1909 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx, Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx, Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 3xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC 2004 | Up through the following 10th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9-10xxx), and Intel Xeon W-12xx/W-108xx, Intel Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx, Intel Atom (J4xxx/J5xxx and N4xxx/N5xxx), Celeron and Pentium Processors | Up through the following AMD 7th Generation Processors (A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx); AMD Athlon 2xx processors, AMD Ryzen 3/5/7 4xxx, AMD Opteron[2] and AMD EPYC 7xxx[2] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and 8cx |
[7] Up to 2 Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron processors are supported on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
NOTE: For complete list of processors supported on Windows IoT Enterprise, please contact the processor manufacturer or OEM
Windows Server Processors
| Windows Edition | Intel Processors | AMD Processors | Hygon Processors[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 R2[4] | Up through the following 7th Generation Intel Processors (Intel Core i3-7xxx/Celeron/Pentium; Xeon E3 v6); Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx; Xeon D 15xx; and Atom C33xx | Up through the following AMD 7th generation processors (AMD A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), AMD Ryzen Family, AMD EPYC 7xx1, and AMD EPYC 7xx2 | N/A |
| Windows Server 2016[5] | Up through the following 9th Generation Intel Processors (Core i3-9xxx, Pentium G5xxx, Celeron G49xx); Xeon E22xx; Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx; Xeon D 21xx; and Atom C33xx | Up through the following AMD 7th generation processors (AMD A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), AMD Ryzen Family, AMD EPYC 7xx1, and AMD EPYC 7xx2 | N/A |
| Windows Server 2019 | Up through the following 9th Generation Intel Processors (Core i3-9xxx, Pentium G5xxx, Celeron G49xx); Xeon E22xx; Xeon SP 32xx, 42xx, 52xx, 62xx, and 82xx; Xeon D 21xx; and Atom C33xx | Up through the following AMD 7th generation processors (AMD A-Series Ax-9xxx & E-Series Ex-9xxx & FX-9xxx), AMD Ryzen Family, AMD EPYC 7xx1 and AMD EPYC 7xx2 | Hygon C86 7xxx |
[4] Company may submit for certification (in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) Customer Systems running Windows Server 2012R2 and the identified processors until December 31, 2018; after such date, no new Customer Systems will be certified running Windows Server 2012R2.
[5] Microsoft continues to evaluate the processor list and potential end dates for certification (in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) for Customer Systems running Windows Server 2016.
[6] China Market Only
NOTE: The list of supported processors above does not in itself determine Microsoft support for Windows Server. The listing is a prerequisite for system certification. Only systems based on the above approved processors can be certified for Windows Server.
Additional Resources
Windows Server support and installation instructions for the AMD Rome family of processors
Windows Server 2016 System Requirements
Comparison of Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2016