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Athlon X2 QL-64 vs PRO A6-8570E

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon X2 QL-64

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009
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AMD

PRO A6-8570E

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018
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Athlon X2 QL-64 vs PRO A6-8570E Performance Spectrum

Athlon X2 QL-64
2 / 2
1,614
+0.5%
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 TK-42
brand logoAthlon II X2 250
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 4200+
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 5000+
brand logoRyzen 5 7640U
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
PRO A6-8570E
2 / 2
1,606
0.0%
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 TK-42
brand logoAthlon II X2 240
brand logoAthlon II X2 260
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 5000+
brand logoRyzen 5 7640U
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X

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 PRO A6-8570E FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Athlon X2 QL-64
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1080P
PRO A6-8570E
low40 FPS
medium40 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra40 FPS
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Athlon X2 QL-64 vs PRO A6-8570E: 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

  • ✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
  • ✅Draws 1W instead of 65W, a 64W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $50 MSRP, while PRO A6-8570E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

PRO A6-8570E

2018

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark (1,606 vs 1,614).
    • ❌6400% higher power demand at 65W vs 1W.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon X2 QL-64 better than PRO A6-8570E?
    It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, PRO A6-8570E is ahead with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon X2 QL-64 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon X2 QL-64 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 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 $50 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The compromise is that PRO A6-8570E is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, PRO A6-8570E can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    PRO A6-8570E makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2009). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

    Athlon X2 QL-64 vs PRO A6-8570E Technical Specifications

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

    AMD

    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.

    AMD

    PRO A6-8570E

    The PRO A6-8570E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,606 points. Launch price was $69.

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    Processing Power

    Both the Athlon X2 QL-64 and PRO A6-8570E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus 3.4 GHz on the PRO A6-8570E — a 47.3% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570E. The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the PRO A6-8570E uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-64 scores 1,614 against the PRO A6-8570E's 1,606 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-64.

    FeatureAthlon X2 QL-64PRO A6-8570E
    Cores / Threads
    2 / 2
    2 / 2
    Boost Clock
    2.1 GHz
    3.4 GHz+62%
    Base Clock
    —
    3 GHz
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    —
    L2 Cache
    1 MB
    1024 kB
    Process
    65 nm
    28 nm-57%
    Architecture
    Lion (2008−2009)
    Carrizo (2015−2018)
    PassMark
    1,614
    1,606
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    Memory & Platform

    The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A6-8570E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureAthlon X2 QL-64PRO A6-8570E
    Socket
    S1
    AM4
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 2.0
    PCIe 3.0+50%
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR2-667
    —
    Max RAM Capacity
    8 GB
    —
    RAM Channels
    2
    —
    ECC Support
    No
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    —
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64) / not specified (PRO A6-8570E).

    FeatureAthlon X2 QL-64PRO A6-8570E
    Integrated GPU
    No
    —
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    AMD-V
    —