The 64 bit "word size" is only one aspect of internal processing. The CPU's clock speed, along with the speed of storage, RAM and input/output (the peripheral bus) all play roles in a computer's ...

The fact is, 64-bit computing has been around for a while, but nobody really cared. Microsoft started shipping a 64-bit version of Windows in 2001. AMD and Intel have been making 64-bit chips for ...

Memory addressing is one of the primary benefits of 64-bit computing. The maximum memory today’s 32-bit processors, operating systems, and applications can address directly is 4GB.

So, yes, if you’re buying a new computer, I’d lean toward a 64-bit processor. But don’t worry about sharing files between 32-bit and 64-bit computers. Not a problem.

Choosing the Intel road to 64-bit computing means migrating in one uncomfortable jump but alternatives from AMD and Apple could offer a smoother ride Written by Matthew Broersma, Contributor Nov ...

After a slow start, a larger number of PCs are using the 64-bit version of Windows 7, and the OS will soon become the norm as users move to 64-bit computing, Microsoft said on Thursday.

The transition to 64-bit computing has accelerated with the release of Windows 7. Figures published by Microsoft today claim that nearly half of Windows 7 installations—46 percent—are using 64 ...

Arstechnica posted an "Introduction to 64-bit computing" with focus on the AMD x86 architecture: Between IBM's 970 and AMD's Opteron, it's now looking more and more like 2003 will be the year that ...

The transition to 64-bit computing could depend largely on trends in memory technology. Currently, the average desktop system has about 512 megabytes of DRAM. To get the most out of 64-bit processors, ...

The company’s move into 64-bit computing shows it’s serious about putting out powerful processors to meet the needs of businesses and consumers. Most personal computers today are based on 32 ...

While the phrase "640KB RAM ought to be enough for anybody" was falsely attributed to Bill Gates, it definitely outlines a way many of us think about the computing limits we're faced with. At the ...

Arm has not talked publicly about its processor roadmap beyond the A15, said Tudor Brown, president of Arm, when asked about 64-bit processors at a news conference. The idea for 64-bit computing ...