what are 32 and 64-bits in computers and what difference do they make?

Question

Does it make the computer faster? And how are they different from 8 and 16-bit video game consoles?

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Answer 1

You want to tell me how to do something? If you can say 32 words in a breath versus 64 words in a breath you can see how the 64 word scenario would have the ability to tell me the instructions in fewer breaths. 32 bit vs. 64 bit represents the size of each block of information that can be processed. There’s a bit more to it, but this is the ELI5 version