topic Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz in Mobile and Desktop Processors

i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

billywhizz — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:31:00 GMT

Got a problem with installing Windows 11. I comply with all r requirements except my i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz Processor. When I check on Windows 11 list of compatible Intel Processors, low and behold mine appears on it ! So why the hell does windows keep telling me that they don't support it for Windows 11 installation. I run windows 10 Professional at the moment. PLEASE...PLEASE................ CAN ANYBODY HELP !!

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:42:07 GMT

Your processor is NOT supported by Windows 11 nor is it on the list of supported processors:

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

And, you should expect to have problems.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Windows 11 is the new Vista]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

billywhizz — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:26:27 GMT

Thanks AlHill for your prompt reply. You may well be correct, but I'm a little puzzled. On the face of it you appear to be using a different compatibility list to the one that Microsoft supply a link to in the rejection notice in the settings update section of my computer, here's the link: (May have to copy & paste) Windows Processor Requirements Windows 10 21H1 Supported Intel Processors | Microsoft Docs Look under Windows 10 2004 or Windows 10 21H1. This is what's confusing me. I'd be grateful for your advice, many thanks.

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:30:50 GMT

The list you linked to is a Windows 10 processor compatibility list, not Windows 11 list.

Whatever the case, you should contact Microsoft, as it is their list.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Windows 11 is the new Vista]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

billywhizz — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:34:40 GMT

Well AlHill,
I'm even more confused now. The link was supplied to me via the non-compatible rejection notice after using the Microsoft compatible check app. As I understand it the list on their supplied link states the windows 10 installed processors compatible and capable of converting the Windows 10 OS over to Windows 11 OS, is this not so ?

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:36:59 GMT

Ask Microsoft.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Windows 11 is the new Vista]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

billywhizz — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:55:41 GMT

Tried MS but trying to get a solution from Microsoft is akin to attempting to "push water uphill"......... but thanks for trying to help, I appreciate it.

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:07:32 GMT

Let me repeat. Your processor is not supported by Windows 11 as is confirmed in the Windows 11 compatibility list. Whatever else is going on is for you to solve with Microsoft. Since your processor is working, this is not an Intel issue or problem. You can go to the Microsoft support forum for Windows 11 and post your question there. But, the answer will still be that your processor is not supported on Windows 11.

You are supported on Windows 10, and it is very unlikely that you need anything from Windows 11. And, on a personal note, I am on Windows 11 and I can tell you for certain that you are not missing anything. I have five other machines that are Windows 11 capable, and I am leaving them on Windows 10 to avoid the pain and discomfort Windows 11 brings.

None of this stops you from running Windows 11. You have read about the one line registry hack that Microsoft published, correct? I am not saying you should use it. But, if you feel you must, be my guest.

https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-back-off-requirements-windows-11

Do not say that I did not warn you.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[Windows 11 is the new Vista]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

PaulOToole — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:38:28 GMT

What am I missing here as Windows 11 says needs this in a CPU:

1 Ghz or faster with 2 or more cores and appearing on our list of approved CPUs. The processor in your PC will be a main determining factor for running Windows 11. The clock speed (the 1 Ghz or faster requirement) and number of cores (2 or more) are inherent to the processor design as it was manufactured and are not considered upgradable components.

Intel's own specs - i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

CPU Specifications
Total Cores 4
Total Threads 8
Max Turbo Frequency 4.00 GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡ 4.00 GHz
Processor Base Frequency 3.40 GHz
Cache 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus Speed 8 GT/s
TDP 65 W

Why is this CPU not on the list?

My PC passes on everything except this and it makes no sense unless Intel and Microsoft have got together to force me to buy a new PC.

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:51:12 GMT

You have responded to a four-year-old thread.

It is Microsoft's list. They decided that they wanted to only support 8th gen and later processors (with a few 7th gen processors allowed).

The big issue for them is that you have VBS and TPM (or PTT).

But, do not let that stop you from UPGRADING to W11. Read this:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/Processors-TPM-and-Windows-11-24H2/m-p/1647361#M79106

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[W10 is this generation's XP]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

PaulOToole — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:41:31 GMT

Sorry about the old thread I was hoping by now we might know what the plan is.

I would have no problem if they explained it the way you have the problem is that according to what they do say my system is over their spec.

Or ignore me completely rather than nagging me to upgrade when I cannot.

Thanks for the reply and link.

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

AlHill — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:45:48 GMT

You should have no trouble using option 1, if you are already UEFI.

Let me know how it goes.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[W10 is this generation's XP]

Re: i7-6700 Kb 3.40Ghz

PaulOToole — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:48:52 GMT

Yep carried on ticking every box.

Weekend job I think.

Will keep you in the loop.