A 64-bit CPU has two main advantages over a 32-bit processor. First, it processes data in packets that are twice the size of what a 32-bit CPU can handle.

We have seen how to tell if your computer is 32 or 64-bit using Settings. Today we will see how to check Windows 11/10 OS architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) using PowerShell or Command Prompt.

This is a tad oversimplified, but what those bits refer to is how much data the processor can address or move at the same time. With a 64-bit processor, the chip can handle 64-bits of data at once.

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