No, it is an actual 64 bit system.  There is a huge difference between a CPU that can run 64 bit code and just hasn&#x27;t had any compiled for it and a CPU that will never be able to run 64 bit code.<p>As the RasPi foundation investigates this &quot;over the next few months&quot; there will inevitably be other people who release 64 bit builds for anyone who needs the extra oomph.