Windows 11 supported Qualcomm processors
The processors listed represent the processor models which meet the minimum floor for the supported processor generations and up through the latest processors at the time of publication. These processors meet the design principles around security, reliability, and the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Subsequently released and future generations of processors which meet the same principles will be considered as supported, even if not explicitly listed. It is expected that the processor list will not reflect the most current offerings from processor manufacturers between updates. Updates to the processor lists will occur at each subsequent general availability of Windows.
OEMs may use the following CPUs for new Windows 11 devices. New Windows 11 devices must use modern device drivers which have passed the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program for Windows 11 or the latest available modern device drivers based on Declarative, Componentized, Hardware Support Apps (DCH) design principles.
| Manufacturer | Brand | Model | IoT Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 850[1] | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 7c | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 8c | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 8cx | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | |
| Qualcomm® | Qualcomm® | QCM6490 | IoT Enterprise Only |
| Qualcomm® | Qualcomm® | QCS6490 | IoT Enterprise Only |
| Qualcomm® | Qualcomm® | QCM5430 | IoT Enterprise Only |
| Qualcomm® | Qualcomm® | QCS5430 | IoT Enterprise Only |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Microsoft SQ1 | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Microsoft SQ2 | |
| Qualcomm® | Snapdragon™ | Microsoft SQ3 |
[1] Devices with these CPUs may not be manufactured with Windows 11 pre-installed and may only be upgraded to Windows 11 by a customer.