{"id":151253,"date":"2025-10-24T05:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=151253"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:32:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:32:01","slug":"check-if-processor-arm64-x64-64bit-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/check-if-processor-arm64-x64-64bit-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to check if processor is arm64 or x64 (64-bit) on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To check whether a Windows 11 PC is x64 or arm64, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; <strong>About<\/strong> and look under &#8220;System type.&#8221; It&#8217;ll say either <strong>&#8220;64-bit operating system, x64-based processor&#8221;<\/strong> or<strong> &#8220;64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor.&#8221; <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, open <strong>System Information (msinfo32)<\/strong> or run in Command Prompt <code>systeminfo | findstr \/C:\"System Type\"<\/code> to get the same result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 10\/24\/2025:<\/strong> On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, you have at least two ways to check if the computer&#8217;s processor is x64 or ARM64, and in this guide, you will learn how.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although both processor system types\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">support a 64-bit architecture for running Windows 11 and applications, only the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;x64&#8221;<\/strong> architecture offers the most <\/span>compatibility with traditional desktop programs. You will find this architecture on common processors from Intel and AMD.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>&#8220;ARM64&#8221;<\/strong> architecture is found on ARM processors (typically from Qualcomm). While this architecture is popular among mobile devices, it&#8217;s still relatively new for Windows devices, and if you have an ARM64-based computer, you won&#8217;t be able to install most traditional applications.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11-copilot-plus-pc-arm64\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"Clean install Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC (ARM64)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/windows-11-arm64-copilot-pc-clean-install-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC (ARM64)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">Clean install Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC (ARM64)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>If you want to determine whether your computer has an x64 or ARM64 processor, on Windows 11, you can find this information in at least three ways using the Settings app, System Information, or Command Prompt.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a> will teach you how to check whether your Windows 11 computer is x64- or ARM64-based.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#check_cpu_x64_arm64_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check_cpu_x64_arm64_sysinfo_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 from System Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check_cpu_x64_arm64_cmd_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 from Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"check_cpu_x64_arm64_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To determine whether you have an x64 or ARM64-based device on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>About<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Device specifications&#8221; section, check the <strong>&#8220;System type&#8221;<\/strong> information. If it reads <strong>&#8220;64-bit operating system, x64-based processor,&#8221;<\/strong> you have a 64-bit processor. If it reads <strong>&#8220;64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor,&#8221;<\/strong> then you have an ARM64-based processor.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/x64-arm64-check-about-windows-11_.webp?resize=827%2C453&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Check CPU x64 or ARM64\" width=\"827\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/x64-arm64-check-about-windows-11_.webp?w=927&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 927w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/x64-arm64-check-about-windows-11_.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/x64-arm64-check-about-windows-11_.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the About page will display whether the computer has an ARM64 or x64 (64-bit) processor.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z_lcEqomG0k?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"check_cpu_x64_arm64_sysinfo_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 from System Information<\/h2>\n<p>To check if your computer is an x64 or ARM64 device with System Information, use these steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>System Information<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Summary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;System Type&#8221;<\/strong> information. If it reads <strong>&#8220;x64-based PC,&#8221;<\/strong> you have a 64-bit processor. If it reads <strong>&#8220;ARM-based PC&#8221;<\/strong> then you have an ARM64-based processor.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151296\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/system-information-check-cpu-type.webp?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System Information processor type\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/system-information-check-cpu-type.webp?w=876&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 876w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/system-information-check-cpu-type.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/system-information-check-cpu-type.webp?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the System Information Summary page will display the details of the processor system type.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"check_cpu_x64_arm64_cmd_windows11\">Check if processor is x64 or ARM64 from Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>To find out if you have an x64 or ARM64-based computer with Command Prompt, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to check the computer&#8217;s architecture and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>systeminfo | findstr \/C:\"System Type\"<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-151297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-check-arm64-x64-windows-11.webp?resize=758%2C290&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt check processor x64 or ARM64\" width=\"758\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-check-arm64-x64-windows-11.webp?w=758&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 758w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-check-arm64-x64-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C115&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cmd-check-arm64-x64-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C57&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;System Type&#8221;<\/strong> information. If it reads <strong>&#8220;x64-based PC,&#8221;<\/strong> you have a 64-bit processor. If it reads <strong>&#8220;ARM-based PC&#8221;<\/strong> then you have an ARM64-based processor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you will know whether the system processor type is available on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not mentioning x86 in this guide because Windows 11 no longer supports the 32-bit processor architecture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update October 24, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are three ways to find out whether your PC&#8217;s CPU is an x64 or ARM64 architecture on WIndows 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":182145,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[97,95,19,2715],"class_list":["post-151253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to check if processor is arm64 or x64 (64-bit) on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To check if processor is ARM64 or x64 on Windows 11, open Settings &gt; 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