Windows on ARM

Windows on ARM CPU allows great battery life on CPUs compatible with x86_64 executables via Prism emulation. Not every x86_64 executable is compatable via Prism emulation, but the majority are compatible with Prism as OEMs update their software and Prism improves.

2026

• 2026-02-12 – Python for Windows on ARM
• 2026-01-29 – Matlab Windows on ARM
• 2026-01-23 – Install Intel oneAPI C++ and Fortran compiler
• 2026-01-16 – Programatically detect ARM64 Prism or Rosetta emulation