The difference between i686 and x86_64

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I686 's explanation:

I represents the Intel family of CPUs.
386 for almost all x86 platforms, whether it is the old pentum or the new Pentum-iv and K7 series of CPUs, etc., can work properly! That I refers to the Intel compatible CPU meaning, as to 386 needless to say, is the CPU level!
I586 is a 586 grade computer, which is it? Including Pentum first-generation MMX CPU, AMD K5, K6 series CPU (socket 7 pins) and so on the CPU is considered this level;
i686 after the Pentun II of the Intel series of CPUs, and K7 after the level of the CPU belong to this 686 level!

X86_64 's explanation:
And X86_64 is a 64-bit X, which represents uncertainty. Can be 3, 4, 5, 6,) 86, is a general term, if it is i686_64 also belongs to x86_64.

The difference between i686 and x86_64