Windows 11 can run better on PCs with 8GB now, Microsoft says – here’s why
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Microsoft touts speed and memory improvements in Windows 11.
- The enhancements are geared toward PCs with only 8GB of RAM.
- To see this in action, update your PC to the latest Windows 11 26H2 build.
The more memory your Windows PC has, the faster it should perform, especially when juggling multiple apps, files, and other data. My laptop has 32GB of RAM, while my desktop has a hefty 64GB, and both are absolutely zippy. Does that mean computers with only 8GB of memory, or even less, are also-rans? Nope, not according to Microsoft.
Also: How much RAM does your PC really need?
In a new blog post published Tuesday, Microsoft touted the gains in speed, performance, and memory management in Windows 11 achieved by the latest updates. These especially impact PCs with just 8GB of RAM, which can now run multiple apps and files faster and...
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