Which windows file to choose for AMD Ryzen 9 CPU?

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Dan Warfield

25 Oct, 2025 11:29 AM

I just bought your 2024 upgrade and want to install on my new PC.

I don't understand why I am offered ARM or Intel as a choice for Windows. I have an AMD CPU. What should I do?

  1. 1 Posted by dwg on 25 Oct, 2025 12:01 PM

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    ARM is for RISC CPUs like Snapdragon, which have been appearing in more Windows computers, especially notebooks here.

    The AMD Ryzen is a CISC CPU that uses the x86-64 instruction set, the same as Intel's Core i series, which is its natural competitor, so you use the Intel kit.

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