Athlon X2 QL-64 vs Atom N570

Athlon X2 QL-64 vs Atom N570 Performance Spectrum

Athlon X2 QL-64

2 / 2

1,614

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N570

2 / 4

1,630

+1.0%

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.

Athlon X2 QL-64 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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Athlon X2 QL-64 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.

Athlon X2 QL-64

2009

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 9W, a 8W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,614 vs 1,630).
❌Launch MSRP is still $50 MSRP, while Atom N570 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Atom N570 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Atom N570

2011

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel GMA 3150, while Athlon X2 QL-64 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌800% higher power demand at 9W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon X2 QL-64 better than Atom N570?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X2 QL-64 is ahead with a 2.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Atom N570 pulls ahead with 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 1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

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

Athlon X2 QL-64 is the better buy right now. Athlon X2 QL-64 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $50 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Atom N570 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Atom N570 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2009) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon X2 QL-64 vs Atom N570 Technical Specifications

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

Athlon X2 QL-64

The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Athlon X2 QL-64 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N570's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-64. The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom N570 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-64 scores 1,614 against the Atom N570's 1,630 — a 1% lead for the Atom N570. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-64	Atom N570
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+26%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	512K (per core)+51100%
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Lion (2008−2009)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,614	1,630

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N570 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. The Athlon X2 QL-64 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X2 QL-64) vs 1 (Atom N570). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 QL-64) and Intel NM10 (Atom N570).

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-64	Atom N570
Socket	S1	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64) / not specified (Atom N570). The Atom N570 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 requires a dedicated GPU.