Microsoft lists supported CPUs from the Meteor Lake 'Core Ultra' series and next-generation Raptor Lake

Microsoft has listed a number of upcoming Intel CPUs in support for Windows 11 22H2 & 23H2, including the Meteor Lake Core Ultra and Raptor Lake Refresh series.

Microsoft's list includes a number of Intel CPU models that have passed Windows Hardware Compatibility Program certification. It is worth mentioning that this list also includes some processor models that have not even been released by Intel and are expected to launch in the next few days, such as the Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" series.

Although Microsoft hasn't revealed the reason behind this, it shouldn't be too surprising, as some of the Intel CPU models mentioned are just days away from their official launch, and a major software partner of Intel like Microsoft has definitely planned it all out for a long time. Below is a list of Intel CPUs mentioned, specifically from the "Core" Raptor Lake Refresh and Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" by Team Blue.

Meteor Lake "Core Ultra":

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Raptor Lake Refresh "Core":

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Raptor Lake Refresh "Core" generation 14:

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Microsoft's mention of the aforementioned Intel models not only confirms their launch, but also shows that the company has prepared everything necessary to deliver an optimal user experience.

Regarding the launch time of the above mentioned SKUs, the "Core Ultra" Meteor Lake is expected to launch tomorrow, while the Raptor Lake-S Refresh desktop CPU line was launched in October. The remaining models, including Raptor Lake-HX Refresh and Non-K SKU, expected to launch somewhere in January, right around CES 2024. Almost all major laptop manufacturers including Dell, Alienware, Samsung, Lenovo, ACER, HP, ASUS… will release launching their next generation products targeting the AI and high-end gaming segment with these chips.