
Atom N570 vs Core M-5Y10

Atom N570

Core M-5Y10
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 Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, 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 Core M-5Y10
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N570 | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N570 | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Core M-5Y10

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 M-5Y10
The Core M-5Y10 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,644 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Atom N570 and Core M-5Y10 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 18% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y10 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.9% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom N570 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz | 2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz+107% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,644 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom N570 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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