Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ vs Atom N470
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Atom N470
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is positioned at rank 874 and the Atom N470 is on rank 966, so the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
Performance Per Dollar Atom N470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ and Atom N470
Mobile Athlon 64 2700+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom N470
The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N470's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Atom N470. The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture, while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ scores 405 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 5.1% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.83 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 512K (per core) |
| Process | — | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Clawhammer (2001−2005) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 405+5% | 385 |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N470 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ versus DDR2-667 on the Atom N470 — the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2 of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+) and Intel NM10 (Atom N470).
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 400+19900% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 | 2 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Mobile Athlon 64 2700+) / not specified (Atom N470). The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ rivals Pentium M 715.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2700+ | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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