{"id":1439,"date":"2023-02-28T02:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T01:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architecturemaker.com\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2023-02-28T02:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T01:46:12","slug":"what-architecture-is-my-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architecturemaker.com\/what-architecture-is-my-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"What architecture is my computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In computing, architecture is a conceptual model that defines the structure, behavior, and more of a computing system. It is a blueprint or plan for the system, and it is abstracted away from the details of the implementation.<\/p>\n

The architecture of your computer is the way its central processing unit (CPU) is designed. It can be either a complex instruction set computing (CISC) or a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) design.<\/p>\n

How do I know my computer architecture? <\/h2>\n

My Computer is an icon that represents This PC in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. It is used to access the Control Panel, This PC (Windows 8.1) or File Explorer (Windows 10).<\/p>\n

If you want to check if your processor is 64-bit or not, you can do so by checking the “System type” information under the “Device specifications” section. If it reads “64-bit operating system, x64-based processor,” then you have a 64-bit processor. If it reads “64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor,” then you have an ARM64-based processor.<\/p>\n

How do I know if I have x64 or x86 <\/h3>\n
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The system type tells you whether your operating system is a 32-bit or 64-bit. This is important to know because some software is only compatible with one or the other. To find out your system type in Windows, open the System Information tool.<\/p>\n

If your System Type says ARM, that means your computer is using an ARM processor. ARM processors are designed for low power consumption, and are often used in mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. If your System Type does not say ARM, then your processor is not an ARM processor.<\/p>\n

How do I find out what architecture my computer is Windows 10? <\/h2>\n

Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 have different system types. To see which one you have, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > About.<\/p>\n

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2. Open About settings<\/p>\n

3. At the right, under Device specifications, see System type.<\/p>\n

x86_64 is the architecture of Intel’s 64-bit CPUs, sometimes also simply referred to as x64. It is the architecture for all Intel Macs shipped between 2005 and 2021. <\/p>\n

arm64 is the architecture used by newer Macs built on Apple Silicon, shipped in late 2020 and beyond.<\/p>\n

How do I know if my device is ARM or ARM64? <\/h2>\n
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From looking at the instruction set, you can tell that this device is an ARM64.<\/p>\n

AArch64 is another name for ARM64, so it is an ARM architecture. The AMD64 architecture is what is also known as x86_64, x64 or even Intel 64-bit architecture. This is what you would typically see in slightly older Macs introduced before Apple Silicon. AMD stands for Advanced Micro Devices.<\/p>\n

Is AMD64 ARM or x86 <\/h3>\n

x86-64 is a 64-bit version of the x86 instruction set, first released in 1999. It supports more CPU registers and higher memory addressing than the 32-bit x86 instruction set. This makes it more suitable for programming 64-bit applications.<\/p>\n

x86 and x64 architectures are the two most widely used instruction set architectures (ISAs) created by Intel and AMD. Both architectures are used in a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.