How to Find the Supported Operating Systems for Intel® Core™ Processors
You can find the supported operating system for Intel® Core™ Processors such as Windows 11*, Windows® 10, OS X*, Linux* OS, and Chrome* OS using the Intel® Compatibility database, and clicking Processor OS Compatibility.
The processor operating system (OS) compatibility site has four sections:
- Intel® Core™ i9
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Intel® Core™ i5
- Intel® Core™ i3
Steps to find the supported Operating Systems for your processor:
- Identify your Intel® Processor, or note the processor that you need information about.
- Click on Processor OS Compatibility and look for the section matching the brand identifier of the processor (i9, i7, i5, or i3).
- For example, if the processor is i7-12700KF, look for the processor under the Intel® Core™ i7
- Click on Expand All.
- Search for the selected processor, you can use
Ctrl+ F
to search.
The list also shows the Intel® Core™ Generation and the segment whether it is a desktop or mobile (laptops) processor.
Note: | If you have any questions related to the operating system support for your OEM (original equipment manufacturer) PC, contact the OEM for support. |
Example:
The example below shows how to find operating systems for i7-12700KF.
Related topics |
Does My Intel® Processor Support Microsoft Windows® 10? |
How to Find if Your System is Eligible for Windows 11* |