Windows 10: Core i7 6700K CPU not supported for Windows 11, but shows on supported list

I am running a custom PC build with an Asus Z170-A motherboard, and an Intel Core i7 6700K processor @4GHz. Even though I clearly see this CPU in this list:Windows 10 20H2 Supported Processors, the health check says it is not supported. Can you tell me why?

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The processor isn't currently supported for Windows 11 - Intel Core i7-7500U @ 2.70GHz.

Hello,

My PC Health Check says my The processor isn't currently supported for Windows 11.

PC Health Check shows my processor as Intel Core i7-7500U @ 2.70GHz. This is also listed on the list of supported CPU for Windows 11. Why is my CPU not identified as supported?

 

Intel Core i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00 Ghz processor Windows 11 Compatible?

I just ran Microsoft's "PC Health Check" on my desktop pc to check for Windows 11 compatibility and it says the processor doesn't meet the required specifications. I have Intel Core i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00 Ghz processor. Everything else passed the testing.

However, when I check the processor requirements, the Intel Core i7-6700K CPU is listed as meeting the requirements. Can someone explain this?

I am running Windows 10 Pro, version 21H1, 64 bit, with 32 GB ram.

Ed

 

Intel Core i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00 Ghz processor Windows 11 Compatible?

John,

Thank you for the response. I see that the list of supported processors that you reference, dated 8/27/2021 does not include my Core i7-6700K processor.

Upon re-checking my original informational report, my question arose because the PC Health Check program, supplied by Microsoft, points to a list of supported processors dated 5/18/21 which does include my Core i7-6700K processor.

It seems that Microsoft moved the goal posts.

Thank you again,

Ed