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Microsoft Confirms Plans To Make 8GB RAM Run Efficiently On Windows 11 Systems, Realizing That AI Has Made Lower Memory Configurations The Norm
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Key Points:
- Microsoft acknowledges the memory crisis impacting laptop manufacturers, leading to a shift back to 8GB RAM configurations, which is challenging for Windows 11 users who ideally need 16GB for a smooth experience.
- Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, confirmed the company's commitment to optimizing Windows 11’s memory usage to improve performance on devices with 8GB RAM or more.
- Microsoft plans to reduce the Windows memory footprint by enhancing the efficiency of WinUI 3 apps and optimizing Chromium and WebView2 components, aiming to make 8GB RAM systems more responsive.
- The memory shortage, exacerbated by AI demands on RAM supply, is expected to persist until 2028, making 8GB RAM the new baseline for budget laptops, with Microsoft working to address software inefficiencies as part of the solution.
- Competitors like Dell’s XPS 13 currently face high memory usage issues on Windows 11 with 8GB RAM, highlighting the urgency for Microsoft to deliver on its promised memory optimizations.
