We went from 8-bit, to 16-bit, to 32-bit, and ended things at 64-bit. Here's why 128-bit CPUs don't exist.
  • Vilian@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 months ago

    32bits is compatible with 64bits, why wouldn’t 128 bits be too?

    • Peffse@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      64bit cut out 16bit compatibility. So I’m guessing the fear is that 128 would cut 32.