Why processors can't run Windows 11 even when TPM 2.0 is present

[Microsoft Windows]

I am trying to understand why some processors are not on the list of systems eligible for running Windows 11 in spite of the fact that TPM 2.0 is present.The processors I am curious about are the i7-6700K (on a desktop), and the i7-6700HQ (on a laptop).Yes, I know they are not on the list of eligible processors.Yes, I know they are only Gen 6.But they both have TPM 2.0 according to the results of PC Health Check. PC Health Check indicates that the only thing deficient for running Windows 11 on these two machines is the processor.So what is it that is missing from these processors (or missing

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