--- title: "Arm: The Future of Software Development" published_at: "2022-07-21T11:07:18+00:00" modified_at: "2025-04-22T08:42:52+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/arm-the-future-of-software-development" excerpt: "According to Wikipedia, Arm processors are desirable for light, portable, battery-powered devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablet computers, and other embedded systems. Windows applications can usually be run using Arm processors. The Arm processor can run x86 and x64 in emulation..." taxonomy_category: - "Desktop" - "Development" - "Microsoft" - "Windows Forms" - "WPF" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Microsoft" - "Software Development" - "Syncfusion" - "WinForms" - "WPF" --- # Arm: The Future of Software Development [Suresh M](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/sureshm) ![Arm: The Future of Software Development](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Arm-The-Future-of-Software-Development.png) According to Wikipedia, [Arm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture_family) processors are desirable for light, portable, battery-powered devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablet computers, and other embedded systems. Windows applications can usually be run using Arm processors. The Arm processor can run x86 and x64 in emulation mode. But to enjoy the most efficiency, it is always better to build the application in Arm configuration. ## Why Arm? With the increase in the hype around using Arm processors in modern hardware, let’s focus on the advantages of the Arm processor: - **Power consumption**: Compared to other processors on the market, Arm processors consume less power, thereby making them an inevitable choice for battery-powered devices. - **Performance**: Arm processors provide better performance per watt. Also, they execute complex operations by splitting them into simpler ones. - **Cost**: The production of Arm processors is much less expensive than complex processors and does not need expensive equipment. ## Project Volterra In the keynote speech delivered by Satya Nadella during the Microsoft Build 2022 event, he previewed plans to roll out **Project Volterra**, a Windows Arm developer kit powered by Snapdragon, by the end of 2022. At first glance, the device looks similar to a Mac mini, but it’s expected to deliver high processing speeds and its innovative stackable design provides flexibility for deployment. Recently, Qualcomm, the manufacturer behind the Snapdragon processor, announced the Qualcomm Neural Processing SDK, which along with Project Volterra, will allow developers to explore various scenarios in artificial intelligence. ## Arm64 Visual Studio In June, Microsoft announced the availability of Visual Studio 2022 as an Arm64 application. So, we can use the Visual Studio IDE on any Arm-powered device with [Windows 11](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2022/05/24/create-next-generation-experiences-at-scale-with-windows/) . For more information, refer to the article [Visual Studio on Arm-powered devices](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/visual-studio-on-arm-devices?view=vs-2022) . ## Syncfusion control compatibility All of Syncfusion’s [WinForms](https://www.syncfusion.com/winforms-ui-controls) and [WPF controls](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-controls) are compatible with application development in Arm configuration except for the following: - [PDF Viewer control](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-controls/pdf-viewer) in both WinForms and WPF platforms. - [PDF Library: HTML-to-PDF conversion](https://www.syncfusion.com/document-processing/pdf-framework/net/html-to-pdf) . - [PDF Library: OCR processing](https://help.syncfusion.com/file-formats/pdf/working-with-ocr/dot-net-framework) . - [PDF Library: PDF-to-image conversion](https://www.syncfusion.com/kb/9111/how-to-convert-pdf-to-jpg-using-c-and-vb-net) . Enjoy developing efficient applications in Arm configuration using Syncfusion controls and share your experiences as comments on this blog. You can also reach us through our [support forums](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums) , [support portal](https://support.syncfusion.com/) , or [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/) . ## References - [ARM support in WPF controls](https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/arm-support) - [ARM support in WinForms controls](https://help.syncfusion.com/windowsforms/arm-support) ## Related blogs - [Syncfusion Essential Studio 2022 Volume 2 Is Here!](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/syncfusion-essential-studio-2022-volume-2-is-here.aspx) - [What’s New in 2022 Volume 2: WPF and WinUI](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/whats-new-in-2022-volume-2-wpf-and-winui.aspx) - [Design Office-Inspired Simplified Ribbon in WinForms](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/design-office-inspired-simplified-ribbon-in-winforms.aspx) - [What’s New in 2022 Volume 2: Document Processing Libraries](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/whats-new-in-2022-volume-2-document-processing-libraries.aspx)