RAD Studio

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. Dev Tools

Works on Arm x86 emulation

RAD Studio runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).

Last verified on Jun 30, 2024.

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RAD Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) created by Embarcadero Technologies, primarily used for developing applications across multiple platforms. It supports rapid application development (RAD) using Delphi and C++Builder programming languages, allowing developers to build native Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux applications from a single codebase. RAD Studio offers a visual development environment with drag-and-drop components, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers to design user interfaces and implement functionality efficiently. It includes a wide range of components and libraries for database connectivity, multimedia, cloud services integration, and more, facilitating the development of feature-rich and scalable applications. RAD Studio also supports mobile development with integrated mobile device support and deployment options, enabling developers to create responsive and platform-native mobile apps. With its emphasis on productivity, cross-platform compatibility, and extensive component ecosystem, RAD Studio is a preferred choice for building modern applications across diverse platforms and devices.

Publisher: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
Type: x86 emulation
Validation: Community Verified
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2024

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Install choice

RAD Studio runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.

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Developer workflow checks

RAD Studio belongs to a developer or engineering workflow. Verify native extensions, SDKs, database drivers and any local virtualization or container dependency.

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This entry is listed as Community Verified and was last updated on Jun 30, 2024. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.

RAD Studio on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does RAD Studio work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

RAD Studio runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Last verified on Jun 30, 2024.

Is RAD Studio native Arm64 or emulated?

RAD Studio runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.

Does RAD Studio work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

RAD Studio is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.

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