
Atom N570 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-60

Atom N570

Turion 64 X2 TL-60
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is on rank 402, 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N570 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N570 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60

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.

Turion 64 X2 TL-60
The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-60's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 — a 18% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60. The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses Trinidad/Tyler (2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-60's 1,619 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom N570.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.67 GHz | 2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Pineview (2009−2011) | Trinidad/Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 1,630 | 1,619 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom N570 | Turion 64 X2 TL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3150 | — |
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