Atom N570 vs A8-7100
Atom N570
A8-7100
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 A8-7100 is on rank 746, 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 A8-7100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N570 | A8-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A8-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7100
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.
A8-7100
The A8-7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,647 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 3 GHz on the A8-7100 — a 57% clock advantage for the A8-7100 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-7100 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the A8-7100's 1,647 — a 1% lead for the A8-7100.
| Feature | Atom N570 | A8-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz | 3 GHz+80% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | 1.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,647+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-7100 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-667 on the Atom N570 versus 1600 on the A8-7100 — the A8-7100 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7100 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N570) vs 2 (A8-7100). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N570) vs 16 (A8-7100) — the A8-7100 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N570) and FP3 (A8-7100).
| Feature | Atom N570 | A8-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-667 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+13107100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom N570) / true (A8-7100). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N570) and Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-7100) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7100 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Atom N570 | A8-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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