Atom N435 vs Atom N455

Atom N435

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Atom N455

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N435

1 / 2

335

0.0%

345

+3.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom N435 is positioned at rank 646 and the Atom N455 is on rank 633, so the Atom N455 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N435

#634

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

876%

#635

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

863%

#636

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

792%

#637

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

789%

#638

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

781%

#640

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

755%

#641

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

724%

#642

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

722%

#643

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

703%

#646

Atom N435

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N455

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

98%

#621

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

850%

#622

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

838%

#623

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

769%

#624

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

766%

#625

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

759%

#627

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

733%

#628

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

703%

#629

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

701%

#630

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

683%

#633

Atom N455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom N455 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N435 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom N435	Atom N455
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N435	Atom N455
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom N435 Benchmark Check

Atom N455 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N435 and Atom N455

Atom N435

The Atom N435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom N455

The Atom N455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 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): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N435 and Atom N455 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Atom N435 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N455 — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Atom N455. Both are built on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Atom N435 scores 335 against the Atom N455's 345 — a 2.9% lead for the Atom N455.

Feature	Atom N435	Atom N455
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	1.67 GHz+26%
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Pinetrail (2009−2011)
PassMark	335	345+3%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA559 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N435) and Intel NM10 (Atom N455).

Feature	Atom N435	Atom N455
Socket	FCBGA559	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N435) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N455) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.