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Number of bits 32 64

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32-bit is based on register, 64 bit is based on register ,
address or data buses 32 address or data buses 64
bits (4 octets) wide. For bits(8 octets) wide. For
tecture and software, 32-bit typically software, 64-bit means code
means use of 32-bit linear use with 64-bit virtual
Software address space. memory addresses.

Description Allows the arithmetic logic It allows a 64-bit version of


unit (ALU) or digital circuit, to windows to handle large
perform 32-bit integer amount of RAM better than a
arithmetic and logical 32-bit system. Also a 64-bit
operations. system has 64-bit address
register, with data registers
and the bus typically
equivalent in size as the
address registers
Com 32-bit OS and applications
require 32-bit CPUs.
64-bit OS requires 64-bit
CPU, and 64-bit applications
patibility need a 64-bit OS and CPU.

All editions of Windows 8, XP Professional, Windows


Systems Windows 7, Windows Vista,
Windows XP, and Linux.
Vista, Windows 7, Windows
8, as well as MAC OS X and
Available Linux.

32-bit systems are limited to 64-bit systems allow up to 17


Memory Limits 3.2 GB of RAM 32-bit.
Windows with address
Billion GB of RAM.

limitation do not attain to a


full 4GB. It’s hardware
dependent, typically 3.25GB.
PROS
Fewer issues, more widely  More RAM access
compatible.  More efficiency
 More virtual memory
allocation
 More security
features.

CONS 

Less RAM access
Less memory
 Possible driver
compatibility
 Less efficiency  Some motherboard
 Fewer security RAM limits
features  Legacy issues

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, a 64-bit processor (x64 bit architecture) is better


than 32 bit processor (x86 bit architecture). The table proves that 64-bit
have a lot of benefits than 32 bit. Also it has fewer dis-advantage than
32 bit processor. 64 bit can handle high memory while 32 bit handle a
limited amount of physical memory, It is better to choose 64 bit which
can accommodate and handle more date.

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