How much memory does Windows 10 need?

The operating system should ideally be installed on its own partition. However, when dividing up the disk space, you need to know how much memory Windows 10 needs in the first place.

Windows 10 officially doesn't need too much memory, but reserves are important.

Memory is an important issue, not least because of the proliferation of SSD disks. These are namely more expensive than conventional HDDs and that means that every megabyte matters.

How much memory does Windows 10 need? Theory and practice in comparison

First, a look at the official specifications from Microsoft:

• In the 32-bit version, Windows 10 needs about 16 GB of memory.
• With 64 bits, the value increases to 32 GB.

However, these numbers should be understood as an absolute minimum. Because in practice, the operating system takes up more space, not least due to updates that will always follow. So it doesn't hurt to equip the Windows partition with at least 50 GB or more.Many users build in an extra large buffer and install Windows 10 on partitions with 70 or even 100 GB. This way, things won't get tight as quickly if the system accumulates "junk" over time. Dies sollten Sie jedoch ohnehin regelmäßig beheben, indem Sie überflüssige Daten löschen.