Is the need for 64 bit OS to run in i3 proces

Hi,. Recently I brought a new Sony Vaio E series VPCEB12EN laptop. The specifications are as follows :

Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit (English Version)
Processor Name Intel® Core(TM) i3-330M Processor 2.13 GHz *1
Chipset Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
Memory Bus 1066 MHz
Cache Memory 3 MB (L3 Cache)
Pre-installed/Max 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
SO-DIMM slots 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
Hard Disk Drive 320 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
Drive DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics Accelerator Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Type 15.5 (39.4 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display (VAIO Display)
Sound Chip Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Others eSATA / USB port x 1

My query is will I be able to install Windows XP Professional(x64) with SP-3 in my laptop. Will it support ? Ofcourse if I got the correct drivers.
Sony website is providing downgrade to XP so they are supplying XP drivers. But I am not sure are those meant for only (x32) or (x64).
My next query is if I install (x32) XP will it support. Even if it support will I be able to get the full utilization of i3-330M Processor.

What are the rest Operating System which will support my laptop with the above mentioned specs.


Thanking you in anticipations.

Regards,

Abhishek Sen.