Key supporting differences
Performance :
- 64-bit systems can handle more data per clock cycle and process larger datasets simultaneously.
- So they tend to perform better—especially with modern, multitasking workloads and heavy applications.
Software Compatibility:
- 32-bit OS can only natively run 32-bit applications only.
- While 64-bit OS can usually run both 64-bit and 32-bit applications.
Hardware Requirements:
- A 64-bit OS requires a 64-bit processor, while a 32-bit OS can run on both 32- and 64-bit CPUs (but is limited in performance on a 64-bit CPU).
- Newer hardware and software primarily runs on 64-bit environments only , and some modern applications are made for 64-bit OS only.