Why are the AMD64/EMT64 processors better than standard 32-bit AMD/Intel processors?
Following are a few of the reasons: • 64-bits allows 64-bits of address space, which means the 4GB 32-bit memory barrier is no longer existent • On-chip memory controller (for the AMD line of proc’s only) • More on-chip L1/L2 cache • AMD’s “HyperTransport” high-speed bus connections to other board components (AGP subsystem, north/south bridges, etc.)
