Understanding the Terminology Before Start
- AMD64: This is actually a term for the 64-bit version of the x86 instruction set architecture. 1. x86 – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- x86: The original architecture developed by Intel. 1. Everything You Need To Know About X86 | Lenovo IN www.lenovo.com
- x86-64: A more common term for the 64-bit version of x86. 1. x86-64 – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
Historical Context
- AMD was the first to extend the x86 architecture to 64 bits, hence the name AMD64. 1. x86 – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
- Intel later adopted this architecture for its own processors. 1. x86-64 – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
Tutorial:
Hello there! Hope you all are well. Today, we will discuss the architecture of a processor and how to determine your processor’s architecture before choosing software to install on it. Let’s see the process to find it without using any additional software.
Step-by-Step Process
- Introduction:
It is a very short process to find the architecture of your processor. - Opening the Command Prompt:
Follow these steps to open the Command Prompt:
a. Press the “Windows + R” keys together.
b. Type “CMD” in the white box.
c. Press the “Enter” key or click on “OK”.
d. Now, the Command Prompt will open on the screen. - Finding the Processor Architecture:
Type the following command in the Command Prompt to find your processor architecture:
Echo %Processor_Architecture%Then, press “Enter”.
- See the Result:
The Command Prompt will display the architecture of your processor.
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Tutorial: How to Find Your Processor Architecture Without Using Software
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Hello there! Hope you all are well. Today, we will discuss the architecture of a processor and how to determine your processor's architecture before choosing software to install on it. Let's see the process to find it without using any additional software.
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