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This page documents Anaconda’s minimum CPU requirements for packages in the main channel. Anaconda might modify these requirements to align with industry standards and enable performance improvements. Changes will be communicated in advance through this page and our official communication channels.

Current CPU baseline

Planned CPU baseline updates

What minimum CPU baselines mean

The minimum requirement baseline represents Anaconda’s default compiler target. Individual packages might include optimizations beyond the baseline due to upstream build configurations or runtime CPU detection. While the vast majority of packages conform to the stated baseline, Anaconda cannot guarantee that every package will run on hardware that only meets the minimum requirement. If you run into an issue, please post on the Anaconda forum or file a support ticket and we will investigate.

Why Anaconda updates CPU requirements

Anaconda updates CPU baselines to enable performance improvements while maintaining broad compatibility. When evaluating baseline changes, we consider user impact data, industry standards, and the performance benefits of modern instruction sets.