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An ISA defines the instructions and operations a processor can execute.
I thought it was just shy of 4GB and most people saw closer to 3GB because the GPU memory is addressed along with the system memory or something silly like that. Basically, there's not much reason these days to go 32 bit.
For a quick overview, this Wikipedia article is a great starting point.
It's about how memory types work—32-bit RAM supports up to 3.2GB, while 64-bit handles more than that. That’s why they mentioned the limits based on bit size. Most devices use 1GB modules or larger, which aligns with these specifications.
This happens since some gadgets set aside memory areas for their needs under the 4 GB cap, making the available RAM ineffective. That's why a 64-bit setup is suggested for a 4GB device
Could you discuss PAE for the 32-bit devices that support it (Link)?
Interesting fact, a 32-bit Windows system can handle more than 4GB of RAM thanks to Physical Address Extension or PAE. Activating PAE in 32-bit Windows isn't too difficult. The 4GB cap in 32-bit Windows is mainly a limitation set by Microsoft. In 2017, even with 4GB of memory, it makes sense to upgrade to a 64-bit version. Today there are applications that run exclusively on 64-bit systems. A 64-bit OS can easily support 32-bit programs, while the opposite is much rarer.