System Requirements - x86-64 and OpenGL version

I have two questions about the system requirements listed here:

https://au.mathworks.com/support/requirements/matlab-system-requirements.html

1) How do I tell if a processor is "x86-64" type. I suspect they all are these days, but they either don't bother putting it in the specs list or use a different term.

2) Will it work just as well with an OpenGL version greater than 3.3? EG 4.6?

Answer 1

[Animesh]

Hi,

Most modern processors in consumer devices are indeed x86-64 (also known as x64) type, which refers to 64-bit architecture. Here's how you can confirm the architecture of the processor in your Windows PC:

1. Using System Information:
2. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
3. Type msinfo32 and press Enter. This opens the System Information window.
4. Look for the "System Type" item. If it says "x64-based PC," your processor is x86-64 type.
5. Using Command Prompt:
6. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Start menu search bar and pressing Enter.
7. Type the command echo %PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE% and press Enter.
8. If the output is AMD64, it indicates an x86-64 type processor.

Also, as per the official mathworks link: https://mathworks.com/support/requirements/matlab-system-requirements.html, an OpenGL version greater than 3.3 should work just fine.

I hope this helps!

Animesh

[CM]

Thanks Animesh!