Is there a big difference between a 32 bit and 64 bit computer?

Answer 1

Not really. 64-bit systems can work on more bits of data at once, so are faster for some operations (assuming they have 64-bit software).

Answer 2

The difference between a 32 bit and 64 bit computer is that the processor of a 64 bit computer is able to keep twice as much (64 bits) in its instruction queue. This would also allow it to process longer commands that a 32 bit system can not handle. If you are running an application that was written for 64 bits, you will see an improvement. With a 32 bit application, there is not much difference.

It was predicted the 64 bit processors would be the next "big thing" and that thousands of apllications for them would appear on the market. Instead, the "dual core" processor, which is two 32 bit processors on the same chip, appeared and has taken the market. They are faster on 32 bit applications, and do not require everything to be rewritten to 64 bit to work on them.

So manufacturers and software developers are going with the dual core instead. 64 bit will probably disappear from the market in the next year or two. Do not expect any new application of them.

Unless...somebody designs a dual core 64 bit....but we will deal with that when it happens.

If you are looking to purchase, it appears that the 64 bit computer is NOT going to be the wave of the future. Go with a dual core 32 bit instead.

Answer 3

32 teeny weeny little bits!

The 64 bit processor gets it's data in chunks twice as big and performs calculations on them in 64 bit chunks... so it will manipulate data (up to) twice as fast for the same clock speed. If the OS is built to understand 64-bit then the programs will run faster. Most 64-bit processors will accept 32-bit instructions and 32-bit data... so will run 32-bit code.

They've also got bigger address busses so they can talk to more RAM... but that's not inherent in the 64-bit-ness.

Answer 4

denepds entirely on what your doing with it.

if your the average user then not erlaly no BIG difference but there will be a small one.

if you use 64 bit apps and use them heavily then absolutly. I use 64 bit, but i work with server farms.