CPU
GPU
Atom N570
Athlon II X3 435
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 Athlon II X3 435 is on rank 817, 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 Athlon II X3 435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N570 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N570 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Athlon II X3 435
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.
Athlon II X3 435
The Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 435 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 435 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 — a 53.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the Athlon II X3 435's 1,645 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 435. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz | 2.9 GHz+74% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | 2.9 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,645 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-667 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 435 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N570) vs 2 (Athlon II X3 435). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N570) vs 16 (Athlon II X3 435) — the Athlon II X3 435 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N570) and AM3 (Athlon II X3 435).
| Feature | Atom N570 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-667 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom N570) / AMD-V (Athlon II X3 435). The Atom N570 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Athlon II X3 435 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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