Atom N570
VS
Turion X2 RM-72

Atom N570 vs Turion X2 RM-72

Intel

Atom N570

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2011
VS
AMD

Turion X2 RM-72

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

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 X2 RM-72 is on rank 398, 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 Turion X2 RM-72

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
98%
#386
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
541%
#387
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
533%
#388
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
489%
#389
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
487%
#390
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
483%
#392
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
466%
#393
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
447%
#394
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
446%
#395
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
434%
#398
Turion X2 RM-72
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion X2 RM-72 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAtom N570Turion X2 RM-72
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 (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAtom N570Turion X2 RM-72
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N570 and Turion X2 RM-72

Intel

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.

AMD

Turion X2 RM-72

The Turion X2 RM-72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,627 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Atom N570 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 RM-72's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 versus 2.1 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-72 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Turion X2 RM-72. The Atom N570 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-72 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N570 scores 1,630 against the Turion X2 RM-72's 1,627 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom N570. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureAtom N570Turion X2 RM-72
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.67 GHz
2.1 GHz+26%
Base Clock
1.66 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB+100%
Process
45 nm-31%
65 nm
Architecture
Pineview (2009−2011)
Puma (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,630
1,627
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Memory & Platform

The Atom N570 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 RM-72 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureAtom N570Turion X2 RM-72
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
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Advanced Features

The Atom N570 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Turion X2 RM-72 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureAtom N570Turion X2 RM-72
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel GMA 3150