A few weeks ago, Windows 11’s 24H2 CPU requirement caused quite a stir in the community. Microsoft excluded several older-generation Intel processors from the list, while adding several Ryzen processors to the list. Microsoft subsequently debunked these false assumptions, and now the official page reflects the same.
Updated text appears on the "Intel Processors Supported by Windows 11 Version 24H2" official website page, which now lists eighth-, ninth-, and tenth-generation Intel CPUs as well as a few other models. This confirms Microsoft's previous mistake that "the page update on February 13, 2025 did not reflect the accurate product" and clarifies the intent of the page.
While the page is accessible to everyone, it's actually intended for OEMs who can use any of the listed chips in their upcoming lineup of Windows 1124H2-enabled PCs. We doubt OEMs will mass-produce new PCs with such an old lineup, but there are always exceptions.
But don’t worry that your Intel eighth-generation or newer CPU computer can’t be upgraded to 24H2. However, we recommend that you check the official page to confirm whether your CPU model is on the list.
Even if your computer does not meet the official requirements, manually installing the version upgrade using the ISO file is not as difficult as imagined. Rufus and some other tools can also help you bypass the requirements easily.
The release of 24H2 didn't go according to Microsoft's plan, it broke a lot of features and was so buggy that the company put an upgrade block in place until patches arrived. 23H2 will be retired on November 11, 2025, which is still nine months away, and we hope that the long list of issues will be fixed by then.