You may wonder why a 64-bit based app is not running on the machine you are using.

In this article, I will guide you on how to determine the CPU arc on Linux straightway.

OS & other apps based on 32-bit have to be rewritten to work on a 64-bit processor.

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That way & along with thecompatibility modefeature, 32-bit apps can run on a 64-bit system.

But the opposite 64-bit on 32-bit is not workable.

So,how to find the CPU arc on Linux?

linux-lscpu-architecture

Thesecmdsare very convenient to know about the CPU info.

Here are the steps to use the commands to get info about the CPU arc:

1.

WithlscpuCommand

Lscpuis the command I usually use to check CPU info.

linux-uname-m

This command is aCPU architecture information helperthat displays the CPU architecture info on the cmd console.

PressCtrl+Alt+Tto open up the terminal.

Then punch in the command as follows & hit enter,

The output will show the CPU architecture.

linux-hostnamectl-architecture

Additionally, CPU op-mode(s) displaying 32-bit & 64-bit indicates that the chip supports both instructions.

it’s possible for you to continue with the following methods to verify the result.

WithhostnamectlCommand

This command displays details of the current machine.

cat-proc-cpuinfo-lm

This usually means the chip is based on a 32-bit kernel.

Besides these, you’re free to also usecat /proc/cpuinfocommand.

In that case, if you want to check the processor architecture, continue reading to know the process.

It goes even further and lets youconfigure power management on the Linux Mintdistro.

Besides, for intended purposes, you could easily customize andconfigure the Linux Mint workspace.

In addition, those chips are based on 64-bit architecture.

For Windows users, pressWin+R,then pop in & entermsinfo32in the run box.

From theSystem Summary, findSystem key in.

If it isx64-based PC, then the chip is based on 64-bit architecture.

But if it showsx86-basedPC, then the architecture is 32-bit.

FAQs

What is Linux distro?

Linux distro (shortened from distribution) is an OS developed by programmers.

These distros have a Linux kernel, terminal, management system, installer & other services.

How to check CPU temp on Linux?

kick off the terminal on Linux & typesudo apt install lm-sensors.

Hit enter & give the admin password if required.

After downloading the package, punch in sensors-detect on the terminal & then sensors.

After that, the terminal will show CPU temp.

Can CPU run at 100% usage?

CPU can run at 100% usage when required, like during heavy gaming or CPU-intensive productivity works.

However, in idle states, running 100% of usage indicates virus attacks or continuous antivirus scanning.

Final Thought

Finding CPU architecture on Linux requires some command lines in the terminal.

you’re free to uselscpu,uname -m, orhostnamectlto get the architecture info.