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KembaraXtra–Computer Terms – 32-bit machine
A 32-bit machine is a computer whose core architecture processes data in 32-bit groups. This status can derive from both the internal word size of the microprocessor and the width of the system’s data buses. Examples include the Apple Macintosh II and later Macintosh models, which use processors and data paths designed for 32-bit operations, as well as systems built around Intel 80386 processors and newer chips in that family. Such machines can address larger memory spaces, handle more complex instructions in a single operation, and run more advanced operating systems and applications than earlier 16-bit systems, making them a key step in the evolution of personal and professional computing.
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