Is there REALLY a difference between Windows 7 32bit and 64 bit?

[absolutex]

I mean is there a substantial difference between them? I googled and found so many tiny biny differences, and sometimes they contradict. Now, can you tell me the differences from your experiences?:Cool:

 

[armarasrar1]

Well I have Experience only using Windows 7 32-bit and i never used 64-bit but many are saying that to run 64-bit your computer must have good configuration like min 2 GB Ram and Fast Processor with greater speed and all

 

[ehsanji]

Suppose you have 2 different pipes. One's diameter is 32 inches, and the other's diameter is 64 diameter.

If the water is flown throw both of these pipes, for which pipe will it be easier and convenient and quick enough to let the water pass? Of course the one with 64 inches diameter.

Same goes for the PCs. A 64Bit machine will process data comparatively more conveniently. A 32 bit OS lets you use maximum 4GB of RAM, while a system that is 64 bits can use 264 addresses, equivalent to approximately 17.2 billion gigabytes, 16.3 million terabytes, or 16 exabytes of RAM.

Isn't that a HUGE difference?

 

[glen_mark_ledesma]

I mean is there a substantial difference between them? I googled and found so many tiny biny differences, and sometimes they contradict. Now, can you tell me the differences from your experiences?:Cool:

It's more of memory max issues, 64bit can handle more ram than 32 bit, but with the drawback of having multiple issues of software compatibility because applications were mostly designed for 32 bit OS.

Other than that, I would prefer 64 bit and I can do dual boot system, an xp and windows 7, to partition my task.

 

[talegas]

In my opinion, generally we can say that 64-bit system handles the big amount of physical memory (RAM ) more effectively than the 32-bit. The 64-bit system provides a larger space for your computing. Logically 64-bit system has the capabilities of utilizing a huge amount of RAM. But, Windows 7 can support up to 192 GB of physical memory, where the Windows 7 32-bit is only capable to use 3 GB RAM. That means if you install RAM more than 3 GB, it does not works in 32-bit system and the the rest of the RAM just goes wasted.In the case of 64-bit system, as it handles a huge amount of physical memory length, the time of swapping the processes in the RAM is minimized. Which means that your 64-bit Windows 7 performs faster than its 32-bit version.

Kernel Patch Protection is another feature of 64-bit version which adds a better security in Windows. It prevents the malicious programs from updating or patching the Windows 7 kernel. That means any third party tool can not modify the kernel services. This feature is not available in the 32-bit version of Windows 7. Where security is a mandatory requirement for the system, 64-bit version of Windows 7 is more preferable.

 

[3n3a]

I think that the difference is that windows 7 64-bit is more professional..For me this is the only difference..I never used it before but as i heard this is the only difference

 

[Fritz]

I think that the difference is that windows 7 64-bit is more professional..For me this is the only difference..I never used it before but as i heard this is the only difference

"professional"? Is this a joke?...

But to be honest, 64x is much better than 32x, dual booting and over 3.2 gigs of ram

 

[Woody_mybb_import8770]

I mean is there a substantial difference between them? I googled and found so many tiny biny differences, and sometimes they contradict. Now, can you tell me the differences from your experiences?:Cool:

ya win x86 and x64 bit has many differences like we need large amount of ram like 3 to 4gb minimal if we use win7 x64 or 2gb if we use xp x64 OS. 64bit OS handles core pressurized processes and apps more efficiently like photoshop .etc. It keeps in reserve a part of RAM which wil b used while we are running many apps. It lessen the chances of ur pc being hanged. Overall u will get beast like PC.