Ubuntu

Apr 1, 2026 · Operations

Ubuntu 26.04 Raises Minimum RAM to 6 GB – Can Your Old PC Keep Up?

Canonical has raised Ubuntu 26.04 LTS desktop’s minimum RAM from 4 GB to 6 GB, prompting a detailed analysis of why GNOME 50 needs more memory, how this change affects legacy laptops and desktops, benchmark results on 4 GB machines, and three practical upgrade paths including RAM expansion, lightweight Ubuntu‑flavors and window‑manager‑only setups.