Turion 64 X2 TL-60 vs Atom N570

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

2 / 2

1,619

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N570

2 / 4

1,630

+0.7%

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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 is positioned at rank 402 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#390

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

544%

#391

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

536%

#392

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

492%

#393

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

490%

#394

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#396

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#397

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#398

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#399

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#402

Turion 64 X2 TL-60

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom N570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-60	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 (Trinidad/Tyler (2007) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion 64 X2 TL-60	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.

Turion 64 X2 TL-60 Benchmark Check

Atom N570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion 64 X2 TL-60 and Atom N570

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.

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 Turion 64 X2 TL-60 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N570's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom N570 — a 18% clock advantage for the Turion 64 X2 TL-60. The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the Trinidad/Tyler (2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom N570 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion 64 X2 TL-60 scores 1,619 against the Atom N570's 1,630 — a 0.7% lead for the Atom N570.

Feature	Turion 64 X2 TL-60	Atom N570
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+20%	1.67 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Trinidad/Tyler (2007)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,619	1,630

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Memory & Platform

The Turion 64 X2 TL-60 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom N570 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.