Atom N470 vs Atom Z670

Atom N470

1 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Atom Z670

1 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

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 Z670 is on rank 1095, so the Atom N470 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 Z670

#1083

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3128%

#1084

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3082%

#1085

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2829%

#1086

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2817%

#1087

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2791%

#1089

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2695%

#1090

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2584%

#1091

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2580%

#1092

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2511%

#1095

Atom Z670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

99%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

98%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Atom N470 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom Z670 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Atom N470	Atom Z670
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Lincroft (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N470	Atom Z670
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 Z670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N470 and Atom Z670

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 Z670

The Atom Z670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: T-PBGA518. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N470 and Atom Z670 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 versus 1.5 GHz on the Atom Z670 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Atom N470 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Atom N470 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom Z670 uses Lincroft (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N470 scores 385 against the Atom Z670's 375 — a 2.6% lead for the Atom N470. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N470	Atom Z670
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+22%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.83 GHz+22%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Lincroft (2010−2011)
PassMark	385+3%	375

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N470 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom Z670 uses T-PBGA518 (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 SM35 (Atom Z670).

Feature	Atom N470	Atom Z670
Socket	FCBGA559	T-PBGA518
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
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 N470) and Intel GMA 600 (Atom Z670) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.