Atom N570 vs Core i3-2357M

Atom N570

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2011

Core i3-2357M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N570

2 / 4

1,630

0.0%

1,645

+0.9%

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 Core i3-2357M is on rank 96, 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 Core i3-2357M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#84

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

268%

#85

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

264%

#86

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

242%

#87

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

241%

#88

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

239%

#90

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

231%

#91

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

221%

#92

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

221%

#93

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

215%

#96

Core i3-2357M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

99%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

98%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

96%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Atom N570 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2357M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom N570	Core i3-2357M
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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom N570	Core i3-2357M
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.

Atom N570 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2357M Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N570 and Core i3-2357M

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.

Core i3-2357M

The Core i3-2357M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom N570 and Core i3-2357M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2357M — a 24.9% clock advantage for the Atom N570 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-2357M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the Core i3-2357M's 1,645 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-2357M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N570 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2357M.

Feature	Atom N570	Core i3-2357M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz+28%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz+28%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,630	1,645
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	440
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2357M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-667 on the Atom N570 versus 1333 on the Core i3-2357M — the Core i3-2357M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2357M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N570) vs 2 (Core i3-2357M). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom N570) vs 16 (Core i3-2357M) — the Core i3-2357M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N570) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS57,QS67,UM67 (Core i3-2357M).

Feature	Atom N570	Core i3-2357M
Socket	FCBGA559	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-667	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB+13107100%	16
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom N570) / true (Core i3-2357M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N570) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2357M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2357M rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.