Microsoft says 8 GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11
Redmond adds new items to its make-Windows-better list
Microsoft, in an effort to enhance Windows 11, has identified four new areas for improvement, one of which focuses on memory optimization for systems with 8 GB or more of RAM. Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's executive VP for Windows and Devices, has expressed enthusiasm for the progress made, despite much of it not yet being implemented.
The company has been working on various aspects, including more efficient memory allocation, tuning WinUI 3 for reduced memory usage in apps, and improving efficiencies in Chromium and Webview2 components. Microsoft's system requirements for Windows 11 stipulate a minimum of 4 GB of memory, but the company's latest focus on memory optimization suggests a recognition of the need for compatibility with 8 GB systems.
This move could be interpreted as an acknowledgment that AI-driven features are not driving significant buyer interest in Copilot+ PCs, or perhaps it reflects the declining PC market and the challenges manufacturers face in maintaining inventory. Microsoft has not yet announced a timeline for implementing these changes, but Davuluri emphasized the company's commitment to addressing Windows users' concerns.
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