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Diference between ARM and x86 based cpu's (advantages and disadvantages)

ARM and x86 are two primary architectures for computer processors, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article we do a comparative analysis between ARM vs x86. In short ARM adopts a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) philosophy, whereas x86 is based on a CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) approach. These divergent strategies influence the efficiency and performance of processors and their application in various computing environments. ARM (Advanced RISC Machines like Apple M and Qualcomm Snapdragon) ARM was officially founded as a company in November 1990 as Advanced RISC Machines Ltd, which was a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) and VLSI Technology (now NXP Semiconductors N.V). Advantages Energy Efficiency: Designed for low-power consumption, making them ideal for mobile devices. Scalability: Can be scaled to a wide range of performance levels, from low-power microcontrollers to high-performance servers. Cost-Effective:...