Windows 11 Compatibility – Ryzen 7 Processors

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AMD Ryzen 7 processors span multiple generations and are some of the fastest AMD processors. We look at the list of AMD processors compatible with Windows 11 operating system.

The reason to talk about Ryzen 7’s compatibility with Windows 11 is that Windows 10 becomes end of life in October 2024. So, if you are using Windows 10 with a Ryzen 7 based computer that is incompatible with Windows 11, your time is running out for a reliable upgrade.

Quick Update

If your Ryzen 7 process is incompatible with Windows 11 and your system runs on Windows 10, the following quick update will be of interest.

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates are free for retail consumers in Europe, except for people in Switzerland and United Kingdom. For people outside Europe, you could get 1 year of free access to Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 by encashing Microsoft reward points or backing up your computer’s settings to OneDrive. Detailed instructions can be read here.

  • Less than a month remains for Windows 10 to become end of life.
  • Over 45 percent of Windows operating systems continue to use Windows 10.
  • Californian lawsuit against Microsoft for ending support for Windows 10 is yet to be adjuducated by the Court.
  • Extended security updates are available for a period between 1 to 3 years to extend security protection for Windows 10 computers.

Ryzen 7 processors compatible with Windows 11

AMDRyzen™ 72700
AMDRyzen™ 75800
AMDRyzen™ 75800
AMDRyzen™ 77700
AMDRyzen™ 72700E Processor
AMDRyzen™ 72700X
AMDRyzen™ 73700C
AMDRyzen™ 73700U
AMDRyzen™ 73700X
AMDRyzen™ 73750H
AMDRyzen™ 73780U Microsoft Surface® Edition
AMDRyzen™ 73800X
AMDRyzen™ 73800XT
AMDRyzen™ 74700G
AMDRyzen™ 74700GE
AMDRyzen™ 74700U
AMDRyzen™ 74800H
AMDRyzen™ 74800HS
AMDRyzen™ 74800U
AMDRyzen™ 75700G
AMDRyzen™ 75700GE
AMDRyzen™ 75700U
AMDRyzen™ 75700X
AMDRyzen™ 75800H
AMDRyzen™ 75800HS
AMDRyzen™ 75800U
AMDRyzen™ 75800X
AMDRyzen™ 75800X3D
AMDRyzen™ 75825C
AMDRyzen™ 75825U
AMDRyzen™ 76800H
AMDRyzen™ 76800HS
AMDRyzen™ 76800U
AMDRyzen™ 76810U
AMDRyzen™ 77700X
AMDRyzen™ 77730U
AMDRyzen™ 77735HS
AMDRyzen™ 77735U
AMDRyzen™ 77736U
AMDRyzen™ 77745HX
AMDRyzen™ 77800X3D
AMDRyzen™ 77840H
AMDRyzen™ 77840HS
AMDRyzen™ 77840S
AMDRyzen™ 77840U

Ryzen 7 Pro Processors compatible with Windows 11

AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO2700
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO3700
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO5845
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO2700X
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO3700U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO4750G
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO4750GE
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO4750U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO5850HS
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO5850HX
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO5850U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO5875U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO6850H
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO6850HS
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO6850U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO6860Z
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO7730U
AMDRyzen™ 7 PRO7840U

My Ryzen 7 processor is not compatible with Windows 11

If your Ryzen 7 processor’s series or name is not in the list of compatible processors above, it is safe to presume that your computer is not compatible with Windows 11 operating system.

In normal course of things, you can continue to use your old operating system. However, if you are using Windows 10 on a Ryzen 7 computer, you ought to be aware of the upcoming EOL or end of life status of Windows 10 operating system.

Windows 10 becomes end of life in October 2025. After October 2025, security updates for Windows 10 will not be released under the normal ‘Patch Tuesday’ schedule.

This leaves Windows 10 users with limited options (assuming the system is incompatible with Windows 11).

  1. You could choose to buy Extended Security Updates for Windows 10. These can be bought from Microsoft for a period between 1 to 3 years. With a valid ESU subscription, you can apply extended security updates to Windows 10 every month.
  2. The other option is to continue running Windows 10 without security updates. This poses considerable risk to your computer’s operating system, software and user data. It is definitely not a recommended alternative for business computers.

Running Windows 11 on incompatible computers

It is technically possible to install Windows 11 on incompatible systems. Microsoft has made it possible to alter the registry and bypass compatibility checks on an incompatible PC.

However, we do not recommend installing Windows 11 on incompatible Ryzen 7 computers because of the following reasons:

  • Your computer will not get any Windows 11 security updates.
  • There is a high possibility of system malfunction if you install Windows 11 on incompatible systems.

Rajesh Dhawan

Simplifying technology, one step at a time.