Minimum system requirements
Copilot+ PCs are a class of Windows 11 devices that are powered by a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of performing 40+ trillion operations pers second (TOPS). An NPU is a specialized computer chip for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation.
For most scenarios, customers will need to acquire new hardware to run Copilot+ PCs experiences. In addition to the above minimum system requirements for Windows 11, hardware for Copilot+ PCs must include the following:
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Processor A compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC). This currently includes the Snapdragon® X Plus and the Snapdragon® X Elite. We will update this list periodically as more options become available.
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RAM 16 gigabytes (BG) DDR5/LPDDR5
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Storage 256GB SSD/UFS
Specific features plus apps and hardware that you add to your Copilot+ PC may exceed these minimum requirements
Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11
The following features are only supported on Copilot+ PCs
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Automatic super resolution
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Live Captions
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Paint Cocreator
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Photos enhanced features: Restyle Image and Image creator
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Recall (requires the use of Windows Hello with Enhanced Sign-in Security )
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Windows Studio Effects (full experience)
The Copilot+ PC features are more than just apps. They are advanced AI capabilities that require a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with 40+ TOPS to work as intended. Without an NPU, these features, such as Paint Cocreator or all Windows Studio Effects, may not function properly or at all. Microsoft only supports these features on devices that have a Copilot+ PC NPU and meet the hardware requirements above.
To enjoy the best experience with the Copilot+ PC features, make sure that the apps you want to install are compatible with your device. The amount of storage space on your device will depend on the apps and updates you have installed. The performance of the features will also vary depending on the power and capability of your PC. Keep in mind that the features may require additional hardware or software over time and for updates.
See also
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For more information about device requirements for Windows 11, see Windows 11 System Requirements.
