# Introducing the Intel® C++ Compiler Classic

Using the Intel® C++ Compiler Classic, you can compile and generate applications that can run on Intel® 64 architecture. You can also create programs for the IA-32 architecture on Windows* and Linux*.

Intel® 64 architecture applications can run on the following:

- Windows operating systems for Intel® 64 architecture-based systems.
- Linux operating systems for Intel® 64 architecture-based systems.
- macOS* operating systems for Intel® 64 architecture-based systems.

IA-32 architecture applications can run on the following:

- Supported Windows operating systems
- Supported Linux operating systems

Unless specified otherwise, assume the information in this document applies to all supported architectures and all operating systems.

You can use the compiler in the command-line or in a supported Integrated Development Environment (IDE):

- Microsoft Visual Studio* (Windows only)
- Eclipse*/CDT (Linux only)
- Xcode* (macOS* only)

See the Release Notes for complete information on supported architectures, operating systems, and IDEs for this release.

Product and Performance Information
Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex. Notice revision #20201201

Parent topic: Intel® C++ Compiler Classic Developer Guide and Reference

- Feature Requirements
- Getting Help and Support
- Related Information
- Notational Conventions