Atom N570
VS
A4-6250J

Atom N570 vs A4-6250J

Intel

Atom N570

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2011
VS
AMD

A4-6250J

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

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 N570 is positioned at rank 35 and the A4-6250J is on rank 643, so the Atom N570 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 N570

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
87%
#23
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
180%
#24
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
177%
#25
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
163%
#26
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
162%
#27
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
161%
#29
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
155%
#30
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
149%
#31
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
148%
#32
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
144%
#35
Atom N570
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#38
Core 2 Duo T8100
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
95%
#39
Atom 330
MSRP: $43|Avg: $30
94%
#43
Core 2 Duo SU7300
MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6250J

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
11554%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
10917%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7927%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2388%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1892%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1655%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
948%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
935%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
852%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
852%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
842%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
819%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
808%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
805%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
797%
#387
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#388
Ryzen Embedded R2312
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#389
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200
97%
#643
A4-6250J
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#645
Core i3-4170T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $17
99%
#646
FX-8370E
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
99%
#647
Core i5-4590S
MSRP: $192|Avg: $45
99%
#648
Pentium G2020
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
99%
#649
Pentium G3450
MSRP: $82|Avg: $25
99%
#650
Core i7-6700
MSRP: $303|Avg: $143
98%
#651
Athlon II X4 631
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
98%
#652
Pentium G3240T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
98%
#653
Core i3-4160T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $18
98%
#657
Core i3-4350
MSRP: $138|Avg: $130
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-6250J leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAtom N570A4-6250J
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 (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom N570A4-6250J
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N570 and A4-6250J

Intel

Atom N570

The Atom N570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 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): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $86.

AMD

A4-6250J

The A4-6250J is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-6250J offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6250J has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 2 GHz on the A4-6250J — a 18% clock advantage for the A4-6250J. The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-6250J uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the A4-6250J's 1,619 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom N570.

FeatureAtom N570A4-6250J
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
1.67 GHz
2 GHz+20%
Base Clock
1.66 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (total)+300%
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Pineview (2009−2011)
Beema (2014)
PassMark
1,630
1,619
Geekbench 6 Single
208
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Memory & Platform

The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-6250J uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-667 memory speed. The A4-6250J supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N570) vs 8 (A4-6250J) — the A4-6250J offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureAtom N570A4-6250J
Socket
FCBGA559
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-667
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
2 GB
16 GB+700%
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N570) / AMD-V (A4-6250J). Both include integrated graphics Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N570) and Radeon R3 (A4-6250J) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6250J targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6250J rivals Pentium J2900.

FeatureAtom N570A4-6250J
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3150
Radeon R3
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry Desktop