Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: 32-bit vs. 64-bit Performance

Written by Michael Larabel in Operating Systems on 28 February 2012 at 02:00 AM EST. Page 3 of 3. 48 Comments.
32-bit vs 64-bit - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
32-bit vs 64-bit - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
32-bit vs 64-bit - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
32-bit vs 64-bit - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

The performance advantage of 64-bit over 32-bit Ubuntu is clear. If you are still running the 32-bit version on 64-bit capable hardware you should really consider switching with the "Precise Pangolin" now that the 64-bit Flash is on par with the 32-bit version, OpenJDK works well on 64-bit, etc. The 32-bit situation should at least become a bit more interesting with Linux x32 support.

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