Atom N570 vs A6 PRO-7400B
Atom N570
A6 PRO-7400B
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 A6 PRO-7400B is on rank 559, so the Atom N570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N570
Performance Per Dollar A6 PRO-7400B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N570 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N570 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N570 and A6 PRO-7400B
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.
A6 PRO-7400B
The A6 PRO-7400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6 PRO-7400B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 3.9 GHz on the A6 PRO-7400B — a 80.1% clock advantage for the A6 PRO-7400B (base: 1.66 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6 PRO-7400B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the A6 PRO-7400B's 1,640 — a 0.6% lead for the A6 PRO-7400B.
| Feature | Atom N570 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz | 3.9 GHz+134% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.5 GHz+111% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,640 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 PRO-7400B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-667 memory speed. The A6 PRO-7400B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N570) vs 2 (A6 PRO-7400B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N570) vs 16 (A6 PRO-7400B) — the A6 PRO-7400B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N570) and AMD FM2+ (A6 PRO-7400B).
| Feature | Atom N570 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-667 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 64 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N570) and AMD Radeon R5 (A6 PRO-7400B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N570 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | AMD Radeon R5 |
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