Who would not want to have a 64-bit capable processor these days ? After all, they start at a meagre $80 ! Incase you already have a 64-bit processor, then skip this article and head over to the Downloads section to get your hands on some 64-bit software.

These days, if your looking forward to building your own pc, or even buying a pre-assembled pc, then you HAVE to go for a 64-bit processor. Buying a 64-bit processor will not only ensure your rig being future-proof, but also giving you that extra edge over 32-bit ! And you pay virtually the same amount for both a 32-bit and a 64-bit rig.

Here’s a little list of some 64-bit capable processors from the Intel and AMD stables comprising of Desktop processors, Laptop processors, Server and workstation processors, and Embedded processors :

Intel
Itanium
Itanium 2
Pentium M
Pentium 4EE, 4E
Pentium 4F, D0 and later steppings
Pentium 4 with EM64T
Pentium D
Pentium Extreme Edition
Xeon
Core 2 Duo (Conroe)
Conroe XE
Merom

AMD
Sempron
-Manila
-Palemo
-Paris
Opteron
Athlon 64
Athlon 64 FX
Athlon 64 X2
Turion 64
Mobile Athlon 64

Note : There is a probabilty that there maybe certain processors which are 64-bit capable, but left out from the list. In case of any doubts, please mail us at