Improvements in VS 2022
Significant enhancements have been introduced in VS 2022. One of the most important is the transition to a 64-bit architecture, which introduces a significant performance improvement.
Let’s take a closer look at the specific enhancements.
A 64-bit architecture
A simple but important feature in VS 2022 is the new architecture, which is 64-bit. This is a change that we cannot see, but internally, it takes advantage of a 64-bit CPU, which is common in current laptops and PCs, to improve performance and reduce delays in the execution of multiple tasks.
Using Task Manager in Windows, you will be able to notice the difference when VS 2019 and 2022 are running at the same time:
Figure 1.1 – VS 2022 on the 64-bit platform and VS 2019 on the 32-bit platform
With a 32-bit architecture, there was an access limitation of 4 GB of memory. Now, thanks to a 64-bit architecture, it is possible to access a larger amount...