https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/16.0/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-BBD199AA-C346-43...
The following host systems are supported.
Systems using processors launched in 2011 or later, except for systems using the following processors.
Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 Bonnell micro-architecture. For example, Atom Z670/Z650 and Atom N570.
Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 Saltwell micro-architecture. For example, Atom S1200, Atom D2700/D2500, and Atom N2800/N2600.
AMD processors based on the Llano and Bobcat micro-architectures.
Systems using the following processors.
Intel processors based on the 2010 Westmere micro-architecture. For example, Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, and Core i7-990.
Does this mean my i9 won't work optimally? I just want to make sure I'm reading the correct documentation.
