Is the 64-Bit version of Ubuntu only compatible with AMD CPUs?
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I was told that computers with more than 2 gig's memory need a 64 bit operating system to utilize all RAM.
Is the 64bit Ubuntu download really JUST for AMD processors? I am asking because the disk image I downloaded says AMD64.
So will my new Intel 2.3Ghz Core i3 Dual Core processor work with 64 bit Ubuntu?
It runs the 64bit version of Windows without any qualm.
system-installation 64-bit architecture
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I was told that computers with more than 2 gig's memory need a 64 bit operating system to utilize all RAM.
Is the 64bit Ubuntu download really JUST for AMD processors? I am asking because the disk image I downloaded says AMD64.
So will my new Intel 2.3Ghz Core i3 Dual Core processor work with 64 bit Ubuntu?
It runs the 64bit version of Windows without any qualm.
system-installation 64-bit architecture
edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
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Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
Sep 11 '14 at 10:18
See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31
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I was told that computers with more than 2 gig's memory need a 64 bit operating system to utilize all RAM.
Is the 64bit Ubuntu download really JUST for AMD processors? I am asking because the disk image I downloaded says AMD64.
So will my new Intel 2.3Ghz Core i3 Dual Core processor work with 64 bit Ubuntu?
It runs the 64bit version of Windows without any qualm.
system-installation 64-bit architecture
edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
KlanestroKlanestro
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I was told that computers with more than 2 gig's memory need a 64 bit operating system to utilize all RAM.
Is the 64bit Ubuntu download really JUST for AMD processors? I am asking because the disk image I downloaded says AMD64.
So will my new Intel 2.3Ghz Core i3 Dual Core processor work with 64 bit Ubuntu?
It runs the 64bit version of Windows without any qualm.
system-installation 64-bit architecture
system-installation 64-bit architecture
edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
KlanestroKlanestro
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edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
KlanestroKlanestro
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edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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edited Feb 6 '16 at 2:43
LiveWireBT
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21.9k1972158
asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
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asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
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asked Oct 6 '12 at 4:55
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Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
Sep 11 '14 at 10:18
See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31
add a comment |
1
Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
Sep 11 '14 at 10:18
See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31
1
1
Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
Sep 11 '14 at 10:18
Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
Sep 11 '14 at 10:18
See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31
See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31
add a comment |
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There is a slight misunderstanding here. AMD64 refers to the architecture of the processor. As AMD's X86-64 extension prevailed in the "64-Bit format war", it is named after them; just like people used to call all PCs IBM-PC-compatible.
The gist of the matter is: You can install AMD64 software on both AMD and Intel processors, as long as they support that type of architecture (Don't worry, almost all processors released in the last 5 years do). So just go ahead and install Ubuntu using the 64 bit iso.
Finally, if your CPU has PAE enabled, you can access more than the limited "4G" of RAM using 32-bit processors.
See also:
- What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
- Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
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seelshw|lessfor information about your cpu
– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
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Intel uses the same 64-bit instruction set as AMD. 64-bit Ubuntu will work fine.
The 64-bit instruction set currently used in desktop computers was invented by AMD, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "amd64", even though it is used by both AMD and Intel processors.
A less confusing name for the same instruction set is "x86-64", reflecting the fact that it's 64-bit extension to the original x86 instruction set.
Years ago, Intel developed an alternative 64-bit instruction set call IA-64 (brand name "Itanium") but it was never successful in the consumer market, and they have since standardised on the same set as AMD.
answered Apr 8 '14 at 14:50
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There is a slight misunderstanding here. AMD64 refers to the architecture of the processor. As AMD's X86-64 extension prevailed in the "64-Bit format war", it is named after them; just like people used to call all PCs IBM-PC-compatible.
The gist of the matter is: You can install AMD64 software on both AMD and Intel processors, as long as they support that type of architecture (Don't worry, almost all processors released in the last 5 years do). So just go ahead and install Ubuntu using the 64 bit iso.
Finally, if your CPU has PAE enabled, you can access more than the limited "4G" of RAM using 32-bit processors.
See also:
- What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
- Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Oct 6 '12 at 5:03
GlutanimateGlutanimate
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Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
1
seelshw|lessfor information about your cpu
– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
add a comment |
There is a slight misunderstanding here. AMD64 refers to the architecture of the processor. As AMD's X86-64 extension prevailed in the "64-Bit format war", it is named after them; just like people used to call all PCs IBM-PC-compatible.
The gist of the matter is: You can install AMD64 software on both AMD and Intel processors, as long as they support that type of architecture (Don't worry, almost all processors released in the last 5 years do). So just go ahead and install Ubuntu using the 64 bit iso.
Finally, if your CPU has PAE enabled, you can access more than the limited "4G" of RAM using 32-bit processors.
See also:
- What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
- Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
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answered Oct 6 '12 at 5:03
GlutanimateGlutanimate
16.4k974132
Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
1
seelshw|lessfor information about your cpu
– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
add a comment |
There is a slight misunderstanding here. AMD64 refers to the architecture of the processor. As AMD's X86-64 extension prevailed in the "64-Bit format war", it is named after them; just like people used to call all PCs IBM-PC-compatible.
The gist of the matter is: You can install AMD64 software on both AMD and Intel processors, as long as they support that type of architecture (Don't worry, almost all processors released in the last 5 years do). So just go ahead and install Ubuntu using the 64 bit iso.
Finally, if your CPU has PAE enabled, you can access more than the limited "4G" of RAM using 32-bit processors.
See also:
- What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
- Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
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answered Oct 6 '12 at 5:03
GlutanimateGlutanimate
16.4k974132
There is a slight misunderstanding here. AMD64 refers to the architecture of the processor. As AMD's X86-64 extension prevailed in the "64-Bit format war", it is named after them; just like people used to call all PCs IBM-PC-compatible.
The gist of the matter is: You can install AMD64 software on both AMD and Intel processors, as long as they support that type of architecture (Don't worry, almost all processors released in the last 5 years do). So just go ahead and install Ubuntu using the 64 bit iso.
Finally, if your CPU has PAE enabled, you can access more than the limited "4G" of RAM using 32-bit processors.
See also:
- What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
- Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
1
seelshw|lessfor information about your cpu
– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
add a comment |
Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
1
seelshw|lessfor information about your cpu
– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
Seeing that AMD initially prompted me to download the other one, only to find out after install it was 32 bit. They should rename it to save a lot of headaches.
– JohnMerlino
Jul 17 '14 at 15:45
1
1
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lshw|less for information about your cpu– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
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lshw|less for information about your cpu– LittleByBlue
Oct 6 '14 at 18:41
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Intel uses the same 64-bit instruction set as AMD. 64-bit Ubuntu will work fine.
The 64-bit instruction set currently used in desktop computers was invented by AMD, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "amd64", even though it is used by both AMD and Intel processors.
A less confusing name for the same instruction set is "x86-64", reflecting the fact that it's 64-bit extension to the original x86 instruction set.
Years ago, Intel developed an alternative 64-bit instruction set call IA-64 (brand name "Itanium") but it was never successful in the consumer market, and they have since standardised on the same set as AMD.
answered Apr 8 '14 at 14:50
thomasrutterthomasrutter
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Intel uses the same 64-bit instruction set as AMD. 64-bit Ubuntu will work fine.
The 64-bit instruction set currently used in desktop computers was invented by AMD, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "amd64", even though it is used by both AMD and Intel processors.
A less confusing name for the same instruction set is "x86-64", reflecting the fact that it's 64-bit extension to the original x86 instruction set.
Years ago, Intel developed an alternative 64-bit instruction set call IA-64 (brand name "Itanium") but it was never successful in the consumer market, and they have since standardised on the same set as AMD.
answered Apr 8 '14 at 14:50
thomasrutterthomasrutter
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Intel uses the same 64-bit instruction set as AMD. 64-bit Ubuntu will work fine.
The 64-bit instruction set currently used in desktop computers was invented by AMD, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "amd64", even though it is used by both AMD and Intel processors.
A less confusing name for the same instruction set is "x86-64", reflecting the fact that it's 64-bit extension to the original x86 instruction set.
Years ago, Intel developed an alternative 64-bit instruction set call IA-64 (brand name "Itanium") but it was never successful in the consumer market, and they have since standardised on the same set as AMD.
answered Apr 8 '14 at 14:50
thomasrutterthomasrutter
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Intel uses the same 64-bit instruction set as AMD. 64-bit Ubuntu will work fine.
The 64-bit instruction set currently used in desktop computers was invented by AMD, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "amd64", even though it is used by both AMD and Intel processors.
A less confusing name for the same instruction set is "x86-64", reflecting the fact that it's 64-bit extension to the original x86 instruction set.
Years ago, Intel developed an alternative 64-bit instruction set call IA-64 (brand name "Itanium") but it was never successful in the consumer market, and they have since standardised on the same set as AMD.
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Related (but not a duplicate): Difference between the i386 download and the amd64?
– Eliah Kagan
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See also: What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?
– Wilf
Jun 12 '15 at 10:31