Windows 11 receives extended assistance for 8th generation Intel processors.
Windows 11 receives extended assistance for 8th generation Intel processors.
Anyone know how long windows 11 will support 8th gen intel? Normally, windows will support devices on any chip, as long as it is compatible. But this time, windows 11 has the TPM2.0 requirement that leaves some older devices out of luck. But, as i haven't been reading on this too much... Will 8th gen intel also soon be retired, and no longer supported? I mean, windows 12 may or may not come out in a few years making many other things obsolete, but, i'm making a purchase of a few 8th systems on the cheap, and want to make sure it'll get updates for as long as possible. My old pc was supported from vista, 7 8, 10, but not 11,. Which is fine, but dont want my new one to be like, no support in like 2026. hope someone can help! thanks!
The only people who understand this are Microsoft, and they haven't been transparent enough yet. Considering their history, it's unlikely they'll release anything older than the tenth generation in the near future.
I understand, it's conceivable but unlikely they'll proceed. Removing 10 would likely disrupt things and raise legal concerns. As mentioned, no one seems to be aware of this right now. Since it's not currently supported, I don't expect major changes, and if any happen, people probably will find alternatives. Overall, it's just speculation.
I wouldn't dismiss it completely. ARM and Apple both have patterns of ending support after a short period—ARM after two years, Apple after ten. That raises my concerns. Personally, I enjoy upgrading to newer PCs since they tend to be faster and more efficient. However, I’m sensitive to unnecessary spending.