A8-5545M vs Atom N570

A8-5545M vs Atom N570 Performance Spectrum

A8-5545M

4 / 4

1,628

0.0%

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Atom N570

2 / 4

1,630

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A8-5545M vs Atom N570 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A8-5545M vs Atom N570: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A8-5545M

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,628 vs 1,630).
❌177.8% higher power demand at 25W vs 9W.

Atom N570

2011

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 9W instead of 25W, a 16W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Atom N570 better than A8-5545M?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A8-5545M is ahead with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom N570 pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Atom N570 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Atom N570 still makes the most sense overall. Atom N570 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A8-5545M makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A8-5545M vs Atom N570 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A8-5545M

The A8-5545M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 points. Launch price was $90.

Atom N570

The Atom N570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The A8-5545M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom N570 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 — a 47.1% clock advantage for the A8-5545M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The A8-5545M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom N570 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5545M scores 1,628 against the Atom N570's 1,630 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom N570. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A8-5545M	Atom N570
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+62%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+2%	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	512K (per core)+51100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,628	1,630
Geekbench 6 Single	288	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	786	—

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Memory & Platform

The A8-5545M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N570 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A8-5545M versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N570 — the A8-5545M supports 99.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5545M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 700% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-5545M) vs 1 (Atom N570). PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-5545M) vs 0 (Atom N570) — the A8-5545M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A8-5545M) and Intel NM10 (Atom N570).

Feature	A8-5545M	Atom N570
Socket	FP2	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+100%	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+700%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-5545M) / not specified (Atom N570). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8510G (A8-5545M) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N570) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.