# System Requirements

## **Supported Platforms**

### **Platform Support**

Cortensor now supports **Linux, Windows, and macOS** platforms, providing broader accessibility for users across different operating systems.

### **CPU Requirements**

Cortensor supports **both high-end and lower-end CPUs**, including those with and without **AVX instruction sets** (AVX, AVX2, AVX512). This ensures compatibility across a wide range of devices while maintaining efficient AI inference capabilities.

### **GPU Support**

Cortensor fully supports **GPU acceleration** across **Linux, Windows, and macOS**, enabling faster and more efficient AI inference for complex and resource-intensive workloads.

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## **Software Dependencies**

### **Python**

Python is required to run Cortensor, as it handles various scripting, automation, and model execution tasks within the platform.

### **Docker**

Docker is necessary for containerizing the Cortensor environment, ensuring consistent performance, easier deployment, and management of dependencies across different operating systems.

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## **Current and Future Support**

Cortensor has expanded its support to **Windows, macOS, and Linux**, alongside both **CPU- and GPU-based** processing. Future updates will continue enhancing **performance optimizations**, **additional hardware compatibility**, and **broader model support** to further improve accessibility and efficiency.

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