Intel Core i7-3612QM with 2.1GHz with 8 Cores Supports Windows 11? I am asking before i download Windows 11.

Basem Sameh Yehia 40 Reputation points
2025-07-14T13:00:29.4833333+00:00

My Windows 10 is so old version and Doesn't Support Anything and Doesn't Getting Any Updates, So I want to upgrade my windows to 11, I don't know if my processor really support That Version Of Windows, I am asking before i download OS

Windows for home | Windows 11 | PC Health Checker
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John DeV 170.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-07-14T13:38:19.75+00:00

Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

I'm sorry, i7-3612QM is not on the list of Windows 11 supported Intel processors.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

The minimum system requirements for Windows 11 are at least 8th Gen processors (except for very few 7th Gen processors). This is to meet Microsoft principles about security and reliability.

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed.

Kind regards,

John DeV

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  1. Basem Sameh Yehia 40 Reputation points
    2026-04-16T17:51:50.35+00:00

    I downloaded Windows, It supports and Booted Properly, but It doesn't support Bitlocker (May Vary by Device), But randomly and rarely jumps to 60%, Conclusion:

    It supports but Not all of it's features will be Optimized or even Supported (Vary by Device)

    Note: Don't Point at Me for Providing that Windows 11 supports your processor while it messed up your device, if you did, I will just laughed at you

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