Back in May of 2023, Intel proposed a new 64 bit only x86S specification to streamline modern CPUs. The company wanted something to align with how most modern operating systems and apps including the likes of Windows 11 which is 64 bit only work. Intel reasoned that virtualization performance is currently strong enough to handle 16 bit or 32 bit scenarios. However, after feedback and discussions with the recently formed x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, Intel has announced that it is killing off...
