Google Chrome Beta 64 Bit [upd] [Ultimate]

Google reports that the crash rate for rendering processes in the 64-bit version is roughly half that of the 32-bit version. Chrome Release Channels Comparison

Google operates four release channels: Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. The Beta channel sits at the sweet spot. Where Canary is built nightly and prone to breakage, Beta is stabilized. It typically receives a major update every 4 weeks, just before that version moves to Stable. google chrome beta 64 bit

The 64-bit Beta channel often includes aggressive new memory-saver heuristics. For example, the "Memory Saver" mode in Beta might deactivate background tabs more aggressively than Stable, reclaiming RAM for active tabs. On laptops, Beta has occasionally introduced experimental "Energy Saver" modes that limit frame rates and JavaScript timers to extend battery life by up to 15%. Google reports that the crash rate for rendering

While the standard version of Chrome (Stable) is what ships pre-installed or is downloaded by default, the Beta channel offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of web browsing. When combined with the raw processing power of 64-bit architecture, you get a browser that is faster, more secure, and more stable than its 32-bit predecessor. Where Canary is built nightly and prone to

Standard Chrome has a Memory Saver. The Beta 64-bit version has an aggressive version that learns your usage patterns. If you haven't touched a tab in 15 minutes, it freezes that tab's JavaScript threads without unloading the DOM. The result? You return to the tab instantly, but your CPU usage drops to zero.