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 Core 2 Duo, or Xeon), AMD (except 64 or x2 dual-core), VIA C4, Apple MacBook Pro	`i386`
Intel Atom 230, Atom 330, Core 2 Duo, Centrino Core 2 Duo, and Xeon; AMD Athlon64/x2, Sempron64/x2, Duron64	`x86_64`
Apple Macintosh G3, G4, G5, PowerBook, and other non-Intel models	`ppc`

	`i386` Works for Most Windows Compatible Computers
	If you are unsure what type of processor your computer uses, and your computer is not a non-Intel based Apple Macintosh, choose `i386`.

	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. See http://ark.intel.com/cpugroup.aspx?familyID=29035 for more details.