Recent news indicates thatMicrosoftPlans to improve the Windows 12 operating systemlowestConfiguration requirements, the system is expected to be released in 2024. According to a report by industry analyst Trendforce, the technology companyRaising Windows 12's base memory requirement to 16GB to accommodate its AI assistantlowestOperation Standards.
The report also states thatMicrosoft's updated hardware specs will specify which computers are considered AI PC.
A lot of information can be inferred from this specification update. In the past, computers running new system versionslowestThe requirements are fairly low. Windows 11 requires 4GB of RAM to run and update, while Windows 10 requires 1GB of RAM for 32-bit machines or 2GB of RAM for 64-bit computers.
Other experts point out that Windows 10 remains the most widely used version of Microsoft's system, while Windows 11 is gradually gaining adoption as users buy new computers. This pattern persists even though most devices on the market are compatible with Windows 11 upgrades.
Based on current trends, the industry is likely betting that consumers will buy new Windows 12 devices rather than upgrade to the OS.. From the current situation, the older models may not have compatibility beyond memory. Trendforce pointed out thatThis standard may force computer manufacturers to make 16GB of RAM the new standard for entry-level products to keep up with new operating systems and AI PC brands..
Several manufacturers, including Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, have announced new systems-on-chips (SoCs) in recent weeks to power upcoming AI PCs. These components are measured in “TOPS,” or trillion operations per second. Microsoft has set a bar of 40 TOPS for Windows 12, according to Trendforce.
For reference, the current Intel Meteor Lake CPU runs at 34 TOPS, which doesn't meet the requirements for AI PCs. However, the upcoming Lunar Lake CPU is expected to meet the standards for AI PCs. The new AMD Zen 4 APU is rated at 39 TOPS, slightly below the standard, but the brand's Strix Point Zen 5 APU is expected to be compatible with it. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip exceeds the standard with 45 TOPS.
Many companies have already carved out their own niche in the field of AI.Since Windows software is an important connector of computers, its investment is crucial to the operation of the industry and should be an important part of shaping the future landscape of AI PCs..