64-bit x86/AMD64 CPU (2011 or later) with a minimum 1.3GHz core speed.
| Feature | Workstation 16.2.5 Pro | Workstation 17 Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (2.0) | Yes | | DirectX 11 | Yes | Yes | | DirectX 12 | No | Yes (Limited) | | VirtIO GPU | No | Experimental | | Encryption CLI improvements | Basic | Enhanced | | Stability | Rock-solid (mature) | New bugs possible | | Host support | Up to Windows 11 22H2 | Up to Windows 11 24H2 | vmware workstation 16.2.5 pro for windows
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