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Can the Dell Latitude E5470 run Windows 11?

Not officially.

CPU not on Microsoft supported list (6th gen Intel; list starts at 8th gen). TPM 2.0 firmware usually present; Secure Boot supported (UEFI).

Typical CPU: Core i5-6300U / 6440HQ (6th gen) · Laptop · ~2016

Your options

A. Stay on Windows 10 (for now)

Paid Extended Security Updates for consumers run until Oct 12, 2027. After that, no more security patches.

B. Upgrade RAM / SSD

Up to 32GB DDR4 (2 slots); 2.5in SATA + M.2

Approximate: upgrade limits are based on typical configurations and have not yet been checked against the Dell spec sheet. Confirm your exact configuration before buying.

Compatible RAM (link coming soon) Compatible SSD (link coming soon)

An upgrade makes the PC faster but does not fix the Windows 11 CPU block.

C. Switch to Linux Mint

Free, familiar desktop, runs well on 6th/7th-gen Intel. Install guide →

D. Switch to ChromeOS Flex

Google status: Certified (EOL 2027)

Install guide →

Sources: Microsoft supported Intel processors · Google ChromeOS Flex certified models. Last checked Oct 15, 2026.