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**Triumph** · 04-08-2009, 10:07 PM

A 64-bit system operates more efficiently than a 32-bit system; it is able to process RAM operations much more quickly.

The maximum RAM a 32-bit system may have is 4GB, while the maximum RAM a 64-bit system may have is 8GB.

**Belaslav** · 04-08-2009, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Triumph

A 64-bit system operates more efficiently than a 32-bit system; it is able to process RAM operations much more quickly.

The maximum RAM a 32-bit system may have is 4GB, while the maximum RAM a 64-bit system may have is 8GB.

Some stuff to add:

A bit is a short form of "binary digit". It can either equal 1 or 0. It is the ultimate "core" of how computer processes data.

32-bit processor: 2^32 = 4,294,967,296
This means that you computer can represent numbers from 0 to 4,294,967,295 in binary.

64-bit processor: 2^64 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,616
That can represent A LOT more numbers in binary, therefore making the data processing much faster. That's pretty much the main difference.

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**kirbysprite** · 04-08-2009, 10:48 PM

And my computer's highest is the 32-bit, I guess I'm gonna be kinda slow in games.

**Triumph** · 04-08-2009, 10:58 PM

32-bit doesn't mean your computer will not operate quickly.

My 32-bit gaming system outclasses my friend's 64-bit system.

**Belaslav** · 04-08-2009, 11:20 PM

P.S. - 64-bit processors are relatively new, therefore there are a lot of compatibility issues with older programs, such as unability to take advantage of this extra power. Running old games like FarCry and Heroes of Might and Magic can be quite a pain in the ass.