AMD C-Series C-50 vs Intel Atom N570

Mini Review

AMD C-Series C-50 advantages

None

Intel Atom N570 advantages

The processor has Hyper-Threading technology. This feature doubles the number of threads that the CPU can process simultaneously.
Operating frequency of the Intel N570 is higher than the frequency of the AMD C-50 CPU.
Power consumption of the Intel Atom N570 is better.

C-50 vs N570 specifications comparison

The graphs below compare the most important features of the N570 and C-Series C-50 microprocessors. These characteristics, along with an IPC (instructions per cycle) number, determine how well a microprocessor performs. The "Number of cores / threads" graph displays the number of cores (darker area). Lighter area on the graph represents the number of extra threads, offered by Hyper-Threading technology.

The number of cores / threads

5
4
3
2
1
0

2

4

Higher is better

Operating frequency

2
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0

1GHz

1.67GHz

Higher is better

Thermal Design Power

10
8
6
4
2
0

9W

8.5W

Lower is better

- AMD C-Series C-50 - Intel Atom N570

Please see the "Specifications" tab for detailed side by side comparison of C-Series C-50 vs Intel N570 specs.

Pros and Cons summary


C-Series C-50	Atom N570
General recommendations: None	General recommendations: Supports more simultaneous threads, Has higher base frequency, Insignificantly lower power consumption
Drawbacks: Handles fewer threads, Operates at lower base frequency, Insignificantly higher power consumption	Drawbacks: None

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C-Series C-50	Atom N570
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Similar CPUs utilize the same core and fit the same socket as C-50 and N570.

Where to buy

Both CPUs are available only as tray CPUs. They are not stocked by big computer stores, although they may be sold by smaller shops.

Specifications

	AMD C-Series C-50	Intel Atom N570
	Basic details
Market segment	Mobile
Manufacturer	AMD	Intel
Family	AMD C-Series	Intel Atom
Model number	C-50	N570
CPU part number	CMC50AFPB22GT	AU80610006243AA
Introduction date	January 4, 2011	March 1, 2011

	CPU features
Core name	Ontario	Pineview
Platform name	Brazos	Pine Trail-M
Microarchitecture	Bobcat	Bonnell
Technology (micron)	0.04	0.045
Data width (bits)	64
Socket	BGA413	BGA559
Frequency (MHz)	1000	1667
Clock Multiplier	5
L1 cache	64 KB (code) / 64 KB (data)	64 KB (code) / 48 KB (data)
L2 cache (KB)	1024
Max temperature (°C)	90
TDP (Watt)	9	8.5
Core voltage (V)	1.05 - 1.35
Cores	2
Threads	2	4
Multiprocessing	1

	Instruction set extensions
AMD64 / EM64T 64-bit technology	+
MMX	+
SSE	+
SSE2	+
SSE3	+
SSSE3 / Supplemental SSE3	+

	Supported technologies
Hyper-Threading	-	+
PowerNow! / Enhanced SpeedStep	+
Virtualization	+
Virus Protection / Execute Disable bit	+

	Integrated Graphics
GPU Type	Radeon HD 6000 series	GMA 3150

Notes:

Rows with different specifications or features are highlighted.

For detailed specifications of "AMD C-Series C-50" or "Intel Atom N570" parts please click on the links in the table header.

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Last modified: 16 May 2013