Is It On Arm?
R

R on Windows on ARM

R Foundation · Languages & SDKs
YESAn official beta ARM64 build is available.

Experimental aarch64 build

Native build listed · awaiting our check
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Sources disagreeOne source lists a native ARM64 build, but compatibility testing still reports this app running under emulation. We're re-checking it. If you've tested it, tell us what Task Manager shows.

Details

ARCHITECTURE
ARM64 (native)
BUILD
Official beta
GET IT FROM
Direct download
LICENSE
Open source
PUBLISHER
R Foundation
CONFIRMED NATIVE
Pending
TESTED BY
Not yet
DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
2026-11-05
ARM64 PROOF
Not yet checked
SOURCES
Our research, armrepo community list

Make sure it's running native

  1. 01Open R, then press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. 02On the Details page, right-click a column header, choose Select columns, and tick Architecture.
  3. 03Find its process. ARM64 means native. x64 means you have the emulated build, so reinstall it from the link above.
What ARM64EC and the other values mean

Questions

Does R run natively on Windows on ARM?

Yes. R Foundation publishes an official beta ARM64 build. Some compatibility testing still reports it running emulated, so we’re re-checking it.

Where do I download R for ARM64?

Use the direct download link on this page. Experimental aarch64 build. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.

Will R run on a Snapdragon X laptop or Copilot+ PC?

Yes. The ARM64 build runs on any Windows 11 on ARM PC, including Snapdragon X-series laptops, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and other Copilot+ PCs.