
The example below shows how to find operating systems for i7-12700KF. If you have any questions related to the operating system support for your OEM (original equipment manufacturer) PC, contact the OEM for support. The list also shows the Intel® Core™ Generation and the segment whether it is a desktop or mobile (laptops) processor.
Search for the selected processor, you can use Ctrl+ F to search. For example, if the processor is i7-12700KF, look for the processor under the Intel® Core™ i7. Click on Processor OS Compatibility and look for the section matching the brand identifier of the processor (i9, i7, i5, or i3).
Identify your Intel® Processor, or note the processor that you need information about. Steps to find the supported Operating Systems for your processor: The processor operating system (OS) compatibility site has four sections: You can find the supported operating system for Intel® Core™ Processors such as Windows 11*, Windows® 10, OS X*, Linux* OS, and Chrome* OS using the Intel® Compatibility database, and clicking Processor OS Compatibility. In 2008, Intel introduced Generations, meaning your chipset model name (i3, i5, i7) remained the same, while the Generation is updated almost yearly.