Windows 11 24H2 Ends Support for Intel 10th Gen Processors, Concluding the “Comet Lake” Era

In a significant move, Microsoft has announced the exclusion of three Intel processor generations from the support list for the new Windows 11 version, 24H2. This change has raised concerns among users with older Intel CPUs, particularly those with 8th, 9th, and 10th generation processors.

Processor Generations Cut from Windows 11 24H2 Support

The tech giant’s decision means that individuals operating systems powered by Intel’s 8th, 9th, or 10th generation Core processors will not receive updates for Windows 11 24H2. This development affects millions of users and could limit their ability to benefit from crucial system enhancements and security updates.

Microsoft’s recent announcement clarified that all Intel processors from these generations—encompassing both desktop and laptop models—are now officially unsupported. It’s noteworthy that these CPUs were capable of meeting the necessary requirement of TPM 2.0, an essential security feature mandated by Windows 11. However, the company has opted to focus support solely on Intel’s 12th generation and newer processors.

This update does not mean that users with unsupported processors are prevented from running Windows 11 altogether; rather, they will miss out on important updates going forward. The decision is particularly surprising considering that the 10th generation processors were released in 2019 and 2020, both of which still fulfill Windows 11’s operational requirements.

Criteria for Processor Support

Microsoft justifies its decision by stating the need for processors to align with the ‘design principles’ of security and reliability necessary for the latest version of Windows 11. Alongside the removal of older processors, the company has introduced a range of new Intel and AMD processors that will receive ongoing support. Specifically, Windows 11 24H2 will now include AMD’s 8000 series processors across both desktop and Pro mobile versions. The following models are now supported:

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500G
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8945HS

As a result, users still relying on Intel’s 8th, 9th, or 10th generation processors—including high-end models like the Core i9 9900K and 10900K—will need to consider upgrading their hardware to continue receiving updates and improvements for Windows 11.

For further details on the supported Intel processors, visit the official Microsoft page.

For additional information and images, check the report on Wccftech.