3.2. Which Architecture Is My Computer?

3.2. Which Architecture Is My Computer?
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Releases are separated by architecture, or type of computer processor. Use the following table to determine the architecture of your computer according to the type of processor. Consult your manufacturer's documentation for details on your processor, if necessary.

Processor and Architecture Types

Processor Manufacturer and Model	Architecture Type for Fedora
Intel (except Atom 230, Atom 330, Core 2 Duo, Centrino Core2 Duo, and recent vintage Xeon); AMD (except Athlon 64, Athlon x2, Sempron 64, and Opteron); VIA C3, C7; Apple MacBook Pro	`i386`
Intel Atom 230, Atom 330, Core 2 Duo, Centrino Core 2 Duo, and Xeon; AMD Athlon 64, Athlon x2, Sempron64, and Opteron	`x86_64`
Apple Macintosh G3, G4, G5, PowerBook, and other non-Intel models	`ppc`

i386 Works for Most Windows Compatible Computers

	i386 Works for Most Windows Compatible Computers
If you are unsure what type of processor your computer uses, choose `i386`. The exception is if your computer is a non-Intel based Apple Macintosh. Refer to Processor and Architecture Types for more information.

If you are unsure what type of processor your computer uses, choose i386.

The exception is if your computer is a non-Intel based Apple Macintosh. Refer to Processor and Architecture Types for more information.

	Intel Atom Processor Architectures Vary
	The N and Z Series Atom processors are based on the `i386` architecture. The 230 and 330 Series Atom processors are based on the`x86_64` architecture. Refer to http://ark.intel.com/cpugroup.aspx?familyID=29035 for more details.