For everyone who either had to buy software for their computers or install softwares on their computers you've most likely come across questions regarding whether you want the 32bit version or the 64bit version. Today let's talk about the difference between both (including ×86 if you've seen that).
Simply put, 86bit and 32bit are largely interchangeable as they refer to the same thing. The most prominent difference between 32bit (also known as 86bit) and 64bit is in their RAM capabilities. It is commonly known that RAM (Random Access Memory) can be used to increase the speed of your device because they serve as a temporary storage for some processes that we run in a bid to optimize speed.
32bit computers can handle maximum RAM of 4GB while 64bit computers can handle as much as 32GB RAM. When you're looking for computers that are built to handle speed you'll most likely find that they're 64bit computers. What's more, 64bit computers can run softwares meant for 32bit computers, 32bit computers however do not have the capability of running 64bit softwares. Most newly manufactured computers are 64bit so you don't have to worry about this sort of thing when purchasing new devices.