This article lists the CPU requirements for running VMware Workstation Pro/Workstation Player 14.x , 5.x and 16.x.

VMware Workstation Player 16.x (Windows)
VMware Workstation Pro 14.x (for Windows)
VMware Workstation Pro 16.x (Windows)
VMware Workstation Pro 15.x (Linux)
VMware Workstation Player 15.x (Windows)
VMware Workstation Player 15.x (Linux)
VMware Workstation Pro 15.x (Windows)
VMware Workstation Player 14.x
VMware Workstation Pro 16.x (Linux)
VMware Workstation Pro 14.x (for Linux)
VMware Workstation Player 16.x (Linux)

Systems using Processors (CPUs) launched in 2011 or later are supported except:

• Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 “Bonnell” micro-architecture (e.g. Atom Z670/Z650; Atom N570)
• Systems using Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 “Saltwell” micro-architecture (e.g. Atom S1200, Atom D2700/D2500, Atom N2800/N2600.
• Systems using AMD processors based on the “Llano” and “Bobcat” micro-architectures (e.g. code-named “Hondo”, “Ontario”, “Zacate”, “Llano”)

Systems using Intel processors based on the 2010 “Westmere” micro-architecture (e.g. Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, Core i7-990)