Windows 10 Editions as of Version 1803

Windows 10 editions are differentiated by the intended role, included features, and the hardware Windows 10 can exploit. Each of the rounded-edge boxes in this illustration with a dark tab label, such as Home, represents an edition with an SKU that can be purchased in volume licensing or from an OEM. Generally, each higher edition, such as Enterprise, includes the features of all lower editions, such as Pro and Home.

Roles and features. The traditional differentiation of Windows editions is based on the availability of features and the supported hardware. In the center, Home includes the basic features required by consumers. Pro includes features for most users, including small business users, Windows enthusiasts, and some business users. Enterprise E3 includes features designed for business users, generally in larger organizations. All three of these editions can address up to two processors and 2TB of RAM and support the NTFS file system for file storage.

Workstations. A new Pro for Workstation allows Windows 10 to exploit hardware traditionally available only in servers. These features include the ability to address up to 6TB of physical RAM; use up to four server-class processors, such as AMD Opteron or Intel Xeon; and use SMB Direct, which supports the use of network adapters that have remote direct memory access (RDMA) capability. This capability allows adapters to deliver high-performance data transfer to other PCs or servers that support the architecture, with very low latency while using very little processor resources. Organizations can purchase Windows 10 Pro Workstation new with a PC and upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise. Organizations that formerly deployed Windows Server as a desktop OS for developers and users of applications such as CAD/CAM or video rendering who need fast processors, large memory, and high-throughput networking can now use Pro for Workstation or Enterprise editions instead.