Atom N470 vs Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Atom N470
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is on rank 874, so the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N470
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N470 | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N470 | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom N470 and Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom N470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 versus 1.6 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Atom N470. The Atom N470 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Atom N470 scores 385 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+'s 405 — a 5.1% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+.
| Feature | Atom N470 | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz+14% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K |
| Process | 45 nm | — |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 385 | 405+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N470 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Atom N470 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+).
| Feature | Atom N470 | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+104857500% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom N470) / false (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+). The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ rivals Pentium M 715.
| Feature | Atom N470 | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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