Intel i3 6th generation processors are not compatible with Windows 11 operating system. Let us review the list of i3 6th generation processors that are not compatible with Windows 11.
Which Intel i3 6th generation processors are not compatible with Windows 11?
The following i3 6th generation processors are incompatible with Windows 11:
| i3 Processor | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| i3-6006U | Q4 2016 | Discontinued |
| i3-6098P | Q4 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6100T | Q3 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6100H | Q3 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6157U | Q3 2016 | Discontinued |
| i3-6167U | Q3 2016 | Discontinued |
| i3-6300 | Q3 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6300T | Q3 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6320 | Q3 2015 | Discontinued |
| i3-6100 | Q3 2015 | Current |
| i3-6100U | Q3 2015 | Current |
| i3-6100E | Q4 2015 | Current |
| i3-6100TE | Q4 2015 | Current |
| i3-6102E | Q4 2015 | Current |
These processor based computers are not compatible with:
- Update of Windows 10 to Windows 11 using the Windows Update program
- Clean installation of Windows 11
i3 N Series Processors
There are 2 processors in the N series using i3 6th generation processors.
- i3 N300 processor released in Q1 2023
- i3 N305 processor released in Q1 2023
Both N series processors have 8 cores and are compatible with Windows 11.
Do we recommend Windows 11 installation on i3 6th generation?
We do not recommend installing Windows 11 on i3 6th generation processor based computers because of the following reasons:
- Access to Windows 11 security updates for systems using i3 6th generation processors is not guaranteed
- Forceful installation of Windows 11 operating system on i3 6th generation processors could cause the system to malfunction because of inherent incompatibilities.
What are the options for i3 6th gen processors running Windows 10?
If i3 6th gen computers are running Windows 10, there are important points to consider.
- Windows 10 becomes end of life on 14 October 2025. Access to security updates for Windows 10 will be unavailable after 14 October.
- You could choose to get a paid subscription of Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 for a period between 1 to 3 years. More details of the ESU program for Windows 10 can be read on this page.
- You could look into getting a new computer that comes with Windows 11 preloaded. This is an expensive option, but offers a long term hassle free solution.
- You could look into swapping the processor and motherboard of i3 6th generation computer with a combination of processor and motherboard that is compatible with Windows 11.
- You could choose to run Windows 10 as it is after 14 October 2025 without security updates. Your computer is prone to security threats and vulnerabilities.