Microsoft will soon provide a speed boost for Windows 11 on PCs with 8 GB RAM. Windows Hello is also expected to run more smoothly.
The prices of RAM are becoming increasingly expensive, and this is reflected in laptop prices. Microsoft now promises that Windows 11 will soon require less RAM to still run smoothly. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Microsoft reportedly confirmed that Windows 11 will boot up faster and the lock screen will appear instantly, according to Windows Latest. Windows Hello should also work more smoothly. The speed boost is being rolled out gradually.
Windows 11 on 8 GB RAM #
More and more entry-level laptop models are appearing with 8 GB RAM instead of 16 GB RAM to keep high laptop prices down. Microsoft now states that Windows 11 will also run more smoothly on PCs with 8 GB RAM. This speed boost is necessary, as Windows 11 requires at least 16 GB RAM to run smoothly. The login screen should appear almost instantly. Furthermore, Windows Hello is also receiving a speed boost.
Microsoft has been struggling to promote Windows 11 for some time. The fact that problems regularly surface does not make it any easier. Nevertheless, the company is trying to take user wishes into account. For instance, the taskbar in the August update was revamped with more personalization options.