[SOLVED] Is my cpu x86 or x64?

[Delta 2k]

I am currently running 32 bit windows and would like to run 64 bit if I can. I have a I3-2120 cpu and Intel website says it's x64, but when I pull it up on my computer it says 32bit x86. Which is correct?

 

[kanewolf]

I am currently running 32 bit windows and would like to run 64 bit if I can. I have a I3-2120 cpu and Intel website says it's x64, but when I pull it up on my computer it says 32bit x86. Which is correct?

Both. "x86" refers to the instruction set. "x64" refers to the support for 64bit addressing.

 

[drea.drechsler]

I am currently running 32 bit windows and would like to run 64 bit if I can. I have a I3-2120 cpu and Intel website says it's x64, but when I pull it up on my computer it says 32bit x86. Which is correct?

If you're presented with an option for software always select the X64 option. You want the 64 bit addressing so it can use all your memory.

Re-installing Windows with the X64 'flavor' will be much better as it's not using all the memory right now. The license key you have will be good for either, so just use the Creation tool to make an install USB stick and go for it.

 

[Delta 2k]

Both. "x86" refers to the instruction set. "x64" refers to the support for 64bit addressing.

If you're presented with an option for software always select the X64 option. You want the 64 bit addressing so it can use all your memory.

Re-installing Windows with the X64 'flavor' will be much better as it's not using all the memory right now. The license key you have will be good for either, so just use the Creation tool to make an install USB stick and go for it.

Ok, I just wasn't sure if If I could install the 64 bit windows if my cpu was x86.

 

[USAFRet]

I am currently running 32 bit windows and would like to run 64 bit if I can. I have a I3-2120 cpu and Intel website says it's x64, but when I pull it up on my computer it says 32bit x86. Which is correct?

Yes, your CPU is 64bit.
Changing from 32bit to 64bit is a full wipe and reinstall of everything.

 

[Delta 2k]

Ok, I just wasn't sure if If I could install the 64 bit windows if my cpu was x86.

Thanks for the info

 

[Deicidium369]

Yes, your CPU is 64bit.
Changing from 32bit to 64bit is a full wipe and reinstall of everything.

Will be glad when Microsoft stops shipping 32bit Windows

 

[drea.drechsler]

Will be glad when Microsoft stops shipping 32bit Windows

I wouldn't expect that anytime soon. Microsoft famously retains support for legacy hardware and there are a LOT of 32-bit systems still in service. As well as low-spec systems using 32 bit processors still on the market.

It might be nice, though, to have a check at install that flashes an information window that 'You have a 64bit capable system, do you wish to install the 64 bit version of Windows?' Then launches you into a screen to help get it.

I already know the 64 bit version won't install on a 32 bit system...or didn't when i tried LOL