- Microsoft may plan to increase memory requirements for Windows 12.
- Windows 12 seems that will require a minimum of 8GB of RAM.
- Aside from the memory increase, the previous requirements are likely to remain the same.
Microsoft appears to be working on the upcoming operating system, which is known by the Hudson Valley codename and may be branded as Windows 12, even though Windows 11 is anticipated to receive a few more minor and substantial updates.
Although the new features that will be included in the future edition are still unknown, some fresh information regarding impending adjustments to the system requirements has surfaced.
Although Windows 12 will have different memory requirements than its predecessor, it will still require the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip and Secure Boot. Microsoft is anticipated to raise the threshold from 4GB to 8GB, according to Deskmodder.
The Cloud PC service is one of the causes for the modification in system requirements. The company offers a service called Cloud PC that enables businesses to easily connect to a cloud virtual machine. A recent preview edition of Windows 11 comes with several hidden features for the Cloud PC service, however this information isn’t official.
It seems like Windows 12 will maintain the same CPU requirements as Windows 11, which include a minimum of a dual-core 64-bit processor, except from the memory increase.
It was also rumored that Microsoft will require the Plutonsecurity chip in order to install Windows 12, but the fact that the chip is still not widely used suggests that this won’t happen.
The majority of devices currently running Windows 11 will probably support Windows 12, even if the software giant changed certain important hardware requirements to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. However, it appears that this won’t be the case for Windows 11 to 12.
Upgrading the memory could fix the issue if the memory requirement changes. The only problem would be that soldered memory modules in low-end devices would prevent the update.
It is advised to get a laptop configuration with 8GB of memory or more if you’re on the market for a new one. You should think about investing a little more on a setup with at least 16GB of RAM if the modules are soldered.
The business appears to be planning even more significant changes for Windows 12 with the CorePC project, which will reportedly make the system modular to deliver faster updates, greater security, and more AI capabilities. This is in addition to raising the memory requirements.