3.4 CPU Architecture

Question 1

What are the 3 main architectures found in a CPU?

Answer 1

X86 (AI-32)
X64
Advanced RISC Machine (ARM)

Question 2

X86 (AI-32) processor

Answer 2

Developed by intel with an 8-bit, 16-bit and up to 32-bit instruction set. Can only support a maximum of 4GB of RAM

Question 3

X64 processor

Answer 3

Supports 64-bit instruction sets

Question 4

Advanced RISC Machine (ARM) processor

Answer 4

Used for low-power devices (tablets and cell phones) and MAC desktops/laptops (The M1 series). ARM allows for extended battery life (it produces less heat)

Question 5

RISC systems…

Answer 5

use code to perform tasks