Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - Performance benefits for specialized, technical applications The performance of 64-bit computing offers advantages in fields such as automobile or airplane design, by allowing engineers to create larger, more complex models. With such systems, engineers can use simulation software to a*n*a*lyze the effects of airflow, stress, and heat on materials of a car or plane, and then study the results to improve product design. Likewise, 64-bit computing is a benefit for digital content creators, including 3-D animators, digital artists, and game developers who can significantly reduce the time spent to digitally render three-dimensional models

The ever-expanding data and performance needs of business, academic, engineering, and scientific organizations push the limits and the capabilities of existing information technology (IT) platforms. Today, gigabytes or even terabytes of data need to be accessed in real time by millions of users worldwide, and new technology is needed to meet this demand.

In addition, many consumers are stretching the capabilities of existing 32-bit PCs to handle increasingly sophisticated demands involved with making home movies, working with digital photographs, utilizing digital media and playing 3-D games. In both scenarios, customers require additional memory headroom and improved performance on a secure and reliable PC.

Advances in processor technology, such as extending the capabilities of the x86 architecture, have brought the power of 64-bit computing to these PC users. Extending the capabilities of the x86 architecture enables a customer to use a 64-bit operating system to either seamlessly run 32-bit and cutting edge 64-bit applications or continue to use today’s standard 32-bit operating system
and applications. Microsoft has developed a new 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional, called Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, to take full advantage of this new architecture.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is designed to provide faster performance, increased reliability and flexibility to today’s most demanding users. With Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, customers can take advantage of the new 64-bit technology to improve their PC or workstation performance.