Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is a memory hog, promises 8GB RAM PC optimization by end of 2026
Microsoft has officially acknowledged that Windows 11 is memory-intensive and has committed to optimizing the OS for 8GB RAM PCs by the end of 2026. This move follows criticism regarding the high memory demands of local AI models and the company's recent focus on system quality.
Why it matters
As AI integration becomes standard in consumer software, hardware requirements are shifting, forcing major tech companies to prioritize software efficiency to maintain accessibility.
This is the day that we’ve been waiting for. We finally have official confirmation from Microsoft that they are making Windows 11 fast and responsive for PCs with 8GB RAM. The work is ongoing, and we’ll see the improvements coming to all PCs by the end of 2026.
The announcement comes just two days after Satya Nadella told investors on Microsoft’s earnings call that the company is investing in Windows 11’s quality and fundamentals . Turns out the CEO wasn’t just talking in vague corporate language. Memory optimization is one of the concrete things Microsoft is now putting its name behind.
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