Atom N470 vs Atom Z550

Atom N470

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Atom Z550

1 Cores2 Thrd2.4 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N470

1 / 2

385

+2.7%

375

0.0%

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 N470 is positioned at rank 966 and the Atom Z550 is on rank 592, so the Atom Z550 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 N470

#954

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1905%

#955

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1877%

#956

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1723%

#957

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1716%

#958

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1700%

#960

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1642%

#961

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1574%

#962

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1571%

#963

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1529%

#966

Atom N470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom Z550

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#580

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

782%

#581

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#582

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#583

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#584

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#586

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#587

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

646%

#588

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

645%

#589

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#592

Atom Z550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom Z550 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N470 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N470	Atom Z550
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Silverthorne (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N470	Atom Z550
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 N470 Benchmark Check

Atom Z550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N470 and Atom Z550

Atom N470

The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.

Atom Z550

The Atom Z550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Silverthorne (2008−2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA441. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.4 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N470 and Atom Z550 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 versus 2 GHz on the Atom Z550 — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Atom Z550 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Atom N470 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z550 uses Silverthorne (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N470 scores 385 against the Atom Z550's 375 — a 2.6% lead for the Atom N470. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N470	Atom Z550
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.83 GHz	2 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Silverthorne (2008−2010)
PassMark	385+3%	375

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N470 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z550 uses PBGA441 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 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 N470) and Intel US15W (Atom Z550).