What Windows OS does ArcGIS Desktop perform best on?

Is ArcGIS desktop compatible with Windows 11?

Microsoft Windows 11 is supported on ArcGIS 10.8. 1 and ArcGIS 10.8.

Does ArcGIS work on Windows 7?

**ArcGIS products will not be supported on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after January 2020, due to Microsoft’s extended support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ending on January 14, 2020. Esri highly recommends you plan to move to a later version of Windows, well before the January 14, 2020, date.

Does ArcGIS work on Windows 10?

ArcGIS Earth is supported on the following Windows platforms: Windows 11 Home, Pro, and Enterprise (64 bit) Windows 10 Home, Professional, Enterprise, and Educational (64 bit) Windows 8.1 Basic, Pro, and Enterprise (64 bit)

What kind of computer do I need for ArcGIS?

i5 or better processor. 6+ Processing cores. 16+ GB of RAM (32+ GB recommended, 8 GB minimum) 6+ GB graphics card with (8+ GM recommended, 2 GB minimum, and dedicated graphics cards are typically better)

Which processor is best for ArcGIS?

Both Intel and AMD processors will likely have integrated graphics. Intel will be either HD/UHD or Iris and AMD will likely be Radeon Rx. With an i5 or Ryzen 5 the integrated graphics should be sufficient for the tasks required for modules using ArcGIS.

Is ArcGIS desktop 32-bit or 64-bit?

Desktop, Workgroup, and Enterprise geodatabases
ArcGIS Desktop will continue to use the 32-bit libraries, and background will use the 64-bit libraries.

Does ArcGIS use a lot of RAM?

Although your Windows installation is 64-bit, ArcGIS Desktop is still 32-bit software and can’t use more than 4GB of RAM in a single process.
 

How much RAM do I need for ArcGIS?

A minimum of 16 GB of memory/RAM is recommended for Insights in ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. This recommendation is higher than the 8 GB requirement for ArcGIS Enterprise.

Is 8gb RAM enough for ArcGIS?

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What is not compatible with Windows 11?

Windows 11 will only be released for 64-bit systems, so computers with a 32-bit processor will not be able to upgrade. However, 32-bit programs can still be used in the 64-bit environment.
 

Will software still work on Windows 11?

Most software and accessories that worked with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows 11.

How do I know if my desktop is compatible with Windows 11?

Check for compatibility
Go to your PC and download the PC Health Check app to see if your PC can run Windows 11.