[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Chips

32-bit

Older processors and software limited to 4GB of addressable memory.

Also known as: 32-bit computing

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

32-bit — Older processors and software limited to 4GB of addressable memory.

This chips term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: MMX 64-bit.

Related Technical Terms

64-bit
Processors and software that handle 64-bit data and memory addresses. Chips
MMX
Intel's legacy multimedia SIMD extension. Chips
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