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    64-bit processors for x64 Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Harleyquin07, Sep 9, 2007.

  1. Harleyquin07

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    Which processors from Intel are classified as 64-bit allowing x64 Vista to work? Do the new 965 models from Intel on most new laptops count as 64-bit processors?
     
    Harleyquin07, Sep 9, 2007
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    The following processors are 64-bit:

    AMD Athlon 64 (all models)
    AMD Turion 64 (all models)
    AMD Semprons manufactured 2006-onwards
    Intel Core 2 Duo
    Intel Pentium 4 6xx and Extreme Edition series
    Intel Pentium D
    Intel Celeron M 5xx series

    The following processors are not:

    Intel Pentium Dual-Core
    Intel Celeron M 4xx and below
    Intel Pentium M
    Intel Core Duo
    Most AMD Semprons manufactured before 2006
    Anything older than those mentioned
     
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    Thanks for the quick reply. When you mention Pentium Dual-Core that means processors labelled as "Core Duo" right?
     
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    Well, kind of. There is a separate branding called "Intel Pentium Dual Core", which is essentially a Core Duo with half the cache. Like the Core Duo, they are 32-bit only. This is all in contrast to the Core 2 Duo, which is 64-bit.
     
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    That makes it clear then. Thanks for the help!
     
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    Good list .. Clears things up. I always get confused about the Dual-Core and Core 2 Duo difference. Really never knew there was a differ.

    Isn't AMD coming out with a faster chip soon?
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Oct 27, 2007
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    swarmer, Oct 27, 2007
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