Architecture is one of the defining characteristics of a processor. This is especially true for the installation of operating systems when you need to choose which version to install. The architecture determines the computing power of the processor and its ability to operate at different frequencies.
Instructions
Step 1
Processor architecture refers to a family and generation of processors that have their own set of instructions. Choosing the correct operating system distribution kit in accordance with the characteristics of the processor allows you to achieve maximum performance when working with your computer.
Step 2
The architecture of Intel processors, as a rule, has the designation x86 and refers to the stones of the i286, i386, i486, etc. families. Processors from other companies (AMD, Apple, VIA) were previously compatible with Intel and had a similar classification. Then they began to give names, which gradually turned into independent trademarks. This made it difficult to classify them.
Step 3
Look at your processor model in the datasheet. If its value corresponds to Pentium (except for Pentium 4 Extreme Edition), Celeron, Celeron D, Xeon, AMD K5, K6, Duron, Athlon, Sempron, then the processor has x86 architecture. If a processor is labeled Opteron, Athlon 64, Athlon XII, Sempron 64, Turion 64, Pentium D, Xeon MP, Atom 230, Atom 330, Core 2 Duo, and MacBook, then it is x86_64 architecture.
Step 4
Knowledge of architecture is essential in open source distributions. Otherwise, with the wrong choice, the system will not install or will not work correctly.
Step 5
To determine the architecture, you can use special programs for Windows, such as Everest or CPU-Z. They will indicate support for AMD64 or EMT64 technology.
