Question about 64 bit processors...

[HaX]

The 64bit processors which are out right now are pretty fast when running on 32 bit applications. My question is, in a few years when 64 bit applications start becoming mainstream, are today's 64 bit processors going to recieve a big performance boost from it?

 

[athlon64fx]

yes. 64 bit apps are going to get a good boost!

www.amd.com for mroe info!

 

[airiox]

dang i am never going to get used to your new name.

 

[athlon64fx]

hehehe its cool. more fitting for me now!

 

[HaX]

also, im thinking of buying a laptop soon. if i buy one with say, a pentium 4 (thats the most common cpu i've seen being used in laptops lately), will i be stuck with a laptop in a few years that I can't run any new applications (games mostly =P) on since they'll most likely be programmed for 64 bit?

 

[athlon64fx]

not likely

 

[HaX]

why do you say that? will there still be support for 32 bit processors after 64 bit goes mainstream?

 

[airiox]

once 64 bit stuff comes out the p4 will be obsolete.

THe P4 *IS* at the end of its cylce. They just released the last, or one of the very last P4.

To get a p4 now would be very unsmart.

 

[athlon64fx]

yes, very much so....

 

[alvino]

lol and the fat lady sings..... for amd of course...