Windows Operating Systems Comparison Windows 10 vs Windows 11: Feature-by-Feature Analysis

Windows 10
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Windows 11
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System Requirements:
• 1 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
• 16 GB storage (32-bit)
• DirectX 9
• 800x600 display
• Optional TPM 1.2
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System Requirements:
• 1 GHz dual-core 64-bit processor
• 4 GB RAM
• 64 GB storage
• DirectX 12
• HD (720p) display
• Mandatory TPM 2.0
• UEFI, Secure Boot
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User Interface:
• Left-aligned Start Menu
• Live Tiles
• Traditional taskbar
• Classic File Explorer
• Sharp corners design
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User Interface:
• Centered Start Menu
• No Live Tiles
• Modernized taskbar
• Tabbed File Explorer
• Rounded corners design
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Performance:
• Basic memory compression
• Standard CPU scheduling
• Traditional process management
• Standard storage stack
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Performance:
• Enhanced memory compression
• Intel Thread Director support
• Optimized process handling
• DirectStorage support
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Gaming:
• DirectX 12
• Basic Game Mode
• Standard HDR
• Basic Xbox integration
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Gaming:
• DirectX 12 Ultimate
• Enhanced Game Mode
• Auto HDR
• DirectStorage
• Android game support
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Security:
• Basic Windows Defender
• Optional Memory Integrity
• Standard encryption
• Basic Zero Trust support
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Security:
• Enhanced Windows Defender
• Mandatory Memory Integrity
• Enhanced encryption
• Advanced Zero Trust
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Productivity:
• Basic Snap features
• Standard virtual desktops
• Traditional Alt+Tab
• Basic touch support
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Productivity:
• Snap Layouts and Groups
• Enhanced virtual desktops
• Improved Alt+Tab with Edge tabs
• Enhanced touch/pen support
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App Support:
• Traditional Microsoft Store
• Win32 apps
• Basic PWA support
• Standard WSL
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App Support:
• Redesigned Microsoft Store
• Android apps via Amazon
• Enhanced PWA support
• WSL with GUI support
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Updates:
• Semi-annual feature updates
• Support until October 2025
• Larger update sizes
• Standard update process
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Updates:
• Annual feature updates
• Active development
• Smaller, faster updates
• Improved update reliability
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Both operating systems will continue to receive security updates, with Windows 10 supported until 2025, giving users ample time to plan their transition strategy.