Gemini Intelligence's strict hardware requirements exposed: these are the devices that will not be supported

[64892] Gemini Intelligence's strict hardware requirements exposed: these are the devices that will not be supported

New reports reveal the high entry bar for Google's new AI platform, which leaves popular devices outside the support loop.

Gemini Intelligence's strict hardware requirements exposed

The technology world is preoccupied today with the publication of the system requirements for the new AI platform, Gemini Intelligence. According to reports on the channels Technology - The Leaker and 📱 Tech Updates 💻, the system sets an especially high hardware bar for users.

According to the report on Gadgety via 📱 Tech Updates 💻, the technical requirements include:

• RAM: At least 12GB.


• Processor: A requirement for a flagship CPU.


• Long-term support: Commitment from manufacturers to at least 5 years of operating system updates and 6 years of security updates.


• Local model: A requirement for support for Gemini Nano v3 as a technical entry requirement.

The dramatic significance of this entry bar, as noted on Technology - The Leaker, is that even relatively modern devices, such as the Pixel 9, are expected to remain outside the support loop at this stage. It appears that Google is choosing a conservative and strict line to ensure optimal performance of the artificial intelligence models on the device itself.