• The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer’s processor (also called a CPU), handles information.
  • The 64-bit versions of Windows can utilize more memory than 32-bit versions of Windows.
  • By using 32 bits your processor can represent numbers from 0 to 4,294,967,295 while a 64-bit machine can represent numbers from 0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615.
  • 64 bit minimize the time spent swapping processes in and out of memory by storing more of those processes in Random access memory (RAM) rather than on the hard disk.
  • 64bit can increase overall program performance
  • 64 bit benefit to academic institutions and private companies, where large calculations are being performed, huge databases are being accessed, and complex problems are being solved.
  • A 64-bit processor is made with more advanced silicon processes, have more transistors, and faster speeds.
  • In 64 bit you need 4 GB of RAM to take full advantage of the capabilities
  • There is another problem when you run 32-bit software programs in the environment of a 64-bit operating system. Many programs won’t work properly, such as Adobe Acrobat and Windows Media Player

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