Core Duo T2500 vs Atom N570

Core Duo T2500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Atom N570

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2500

2 / 2

1,621

0.0%

1,630

+0.6%

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 Core Duo T2500 is positioned at rank 943 and the Atom N570 is on rank 35, 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 Core Duo T2500

#931

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1756%

#932

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1730%

#933

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1588%

#934

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1581%

#935

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1567%

#937

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1513%

#938

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1451%

#939

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1448%

#940

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1409%

#943

Core Duo T2500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

99%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Duo T2500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Duo T2500	Atom N570
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Duo T2500	Atom N570
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.

Core Duo T2500 Benchmark Check

Atom N570 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2500 and Atom N570

Core Duo T2500

The Core Duo T2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N570's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 — a 18% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2500 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The Core Duo T2500 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom N570 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2500 scores 1,621 against the Atom N570's 1,630 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom N570. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	Atom N570
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+20%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+20%	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,621	1,630

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N570 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2500 versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N570 — the Atom N570 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Duo T2500 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Duo T2500) vs 1 (Atom N570). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	Atom N570
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-667+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core Duo T2500) / not specified (Atom N570). The Atom N570 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Core Duo T2500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile.