x86 vs. x64

Main Difference

x86 and x64 refers to the operating system of the Windows. x86 refers to the 32-bit operating system while x64 refers to the 64-bit operating system. x86 can access only 4GB RAM while x64 can have an access to 8 TB of RAM. Data information handling capacity is more in x64 than x86.

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Difference Between x86 and x64

x86 vs. x64

x86 refers to the 32-bit operating system while x64 refers to the 64-bit operating system

x86 vs. x64

x86 can access only 4GB RAM while x64 can have an access to 8 TB of RAM

x86 vs. x64

Data information handling capacity is more in x64 than x86.

x86 vs. x64

x64 is more flexible than x86.

x86 vs. x64

x64 supports the programs of 32-bit operating system.

x86 vs. x64

x86 don't support the programs of 64-bit operating system.

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x86 vs. x64

x64 is much more secure than x86

x86 vs. x64

Utility of x64 is far more than x86.

X86proper noun

(computing) Any of a family of instruction set architectures based on that used by the Intel 8086 microprocessor.

X86proper noun

Specifically, the 32-bit version of the x86 instruction set architecture.

The x86 version of Windows 7 only supports a maximum of 4 GiB of RAM; 64-bit Windows can support a lot more.

X86proper noun

(rare) Specifically, the original, 16-bit version of the x86 instruction set architecture.

What is x86?

x86 is the 32-bit operating system of the Windows. It refers to the x86 microprocessor family. It is also called IA-32. x86 also refers to the set of instruction that is compiled for running in 32-bit mode of operation. It can access the 4GB of RAM.

What is x64?

x64 is the 64-bit operating system of the Windows. It is also called Intel 64. x64 also refers to the set of instruction that is compiled for running in 64-bit mode of operation. It can Access 8 TB of RAM. Most of the laptops and PCs have x64 as it is the latest. Data information capacity is comparatively high in x64. As x64 much secure so there is no need for prevention of data execution. x64 has twice general purpose registers and SIMD registers as well so its utility is comparatively more. Periodic hardware routines are shifted to software so it is quite flexible.