x64 and x86: What's different?
- The names of x64 and x86 refers to the processor Chips of computers. x64 processors are more powerful and support under Windows, which are also more powerful 64-Bit Version of Windows. x86 processors, however, support only the 32-Bit Version.
- The 64-Bit versions of Windows to run much faster, since not only the x64 processor brings higher performance, but more memory can be used.
- Nowadays are hardly ever shipped a Computer with 32-Bit versions, since x86 processors are always installed less frequently.
- There are also problems with the compatibility between the 64-Bit System and individual programs, as well as not more. However, there are still some older programs, which you can use with a 64-Bit Version.
- If you have installed a x64 or x86 processor, you can find out in control panel under the menu item "System and security" and then under the item "System" (see picture).
The processor type under Windows to check
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