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After testing lot of Pcs with different specification, totally agree that Window 11 need more "resources" to run as there are additional background app to enhance user experience.
Here below is advice in between choosing 16 GB RAM and 32 GB RAM for your new PC:

Even though CPU needs are similar, Windows 11 uses more:
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1. RAM usage
Windows 10 idle: ~2–3GB
Windows 11 idle: ~3–4GB

➡️ That’s why 16GB RAM is ideal for Windows 11.
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2. Background features

Windows 11 has more running by default:

Widgets
New UI animations
Security features (TPM, virtualization-based security)

➡️ These add slight overhead, not huge CPU demand.
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3. Storage & system requirements
Requires TPM 2.0
Prefers SSD
Slightly larger install size
⚡ Performance comparison (real use)
Gaming → almost identical
Everyday tasks → very similar
New CPUs → Windows 11 can be slightly better
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🧠 Final verdict
CPU cores/threads:
👉 No real difference in requirement
Overall:
👉 Windows 11 is a bit heavier, but not dramatically
💡 Simple recommendation
🖥️ Older PC (4 cores, 8GB RAM) → stick with Windows 10
🆕 Modern PC (6+ cores, 16GB RAM) → go Windows 11

💡 Not sure whether to choose an AMD or NVIDIA GPU?

In the past, NVIDIA clearly dominated the gaming market. However, in recent years, AMD has made huge improvements and now offers excellent gaming performance—often with better value for money.

👉 Based on our experience, here’s what we recommend:

✅ Choose AMD if:
• You want the best price-to-performance ratio
• Your primary use is gaming only

✅ Choose NVIDIA if:
• You need a GPU for gaming + work + content creation
• You play older or optimized titles
• You want better software support, stability, and advanced technologies (DLSS, ray tracing, etc.)

🚀 Pro Tip:
If you pair an AMD CPU with an AMD GPU, you can unlock AMD Smart Access Memory (SAM)—a feature that can boost gaming performance.

🎯 Bottom line:
• AMD = Best value for gamers
• NVIDIA = Best for features, reliability, and versatility

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