Intel Atom N570 socket: BGA 559
The Intel Atom N570 uses the BGA 559 package. It is a soldered 8.5 W dual core Pineview part at 1.67 GHz with Hyper-Threading for netbooks.
- Socket
- BGA 559
- Launched
- March 2011
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 8.5 W
- Codename
- Pineview
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Atom
- Clocks
- 1.67 GHz
Intel Atom N570 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Pineview cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 1.67 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (2 × 512 KB) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 8.5 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 and DDR3, single channel, up to 2 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe lanes vary by board design (NM10 chipset) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel GMA 3150 (200 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA559 (22 × 22 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Atom N570 needs a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 559 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 559 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 559 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 22 × 22 mm |
| Introduced | December 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2-800 and DDR3-800 to 1066, single channel |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Atom N570 is
Intel Atom N570 is a dual core Pineview mobile processor that Intel released in March 2011 for netbooks with soldered boards. It uses the Bonnell core design on a 45 nm process, running at 1.667 GHz with no turbo. The cache is 1 MB of L2 with 512 KB per core, and Hyper-Threading turns two cores into 4 threads. Power is 8.5 W per ARK, rounded to 9 W in some database listings. Graphics come from Intel GMA 3150 at a fixed 200 MHz.
Four threads with Pineview graphics cover browsing and video playback in small netbooks while staying inside a netbook power budget. The single die integrates cores, graphics and a single channel memory controller that takes DDR2 or DDR3 for up to 2 GB. Threads total 4 from 2 cores.
At 8.5 W the N570 belongs to the late Pineview netbook group before Cedarview arrived in December. Boards pair it with 1 GB to 2 GB of RAM and small drives. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the package.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Atom N570 solders to BGA 559 with 559 balls in a 22 × 22 mm footprint and cannot be moved to another board. Netbook makers qualify each model with a fixed board and BIOS, so another Atom part is not a field swap.
The BIOS must list the exact Atom N570 string. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing basics.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR2 and DDR3 in a single channel for up to 2 GB, per the Pineview platform with contemporary DDR3-667 press timings. ARK publishes no speed, so none is claimed beyond the types. The single channel feeds cores and graphics together.
PCI Express follows the NM10 chipset with board specific wiring. Lane counts vary by board, so no per CPU claim is made here.
Cooling uses a small heatsink or spreader sized for 8.5 W. Fixed clocks need little airflow.
Upgrade paths
There is no CPU upgrade path on soldered BGA 559. The Atom N570 cannot be removed, so a faster netbook means a new board or a new device. A Cedarview comparison on the same package is the Atom N2600 class with DDR3 memory.
A platform move means a new low power laptop on a current BGA package. Recycle the old netbook after wiping the drive.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Atom N570 use?
It uses BGA 559 at 22 × 22 mm. The chip cannot be removed.
Is the Atom N570 8.5 W or 9 W?
8.5 W per ARK. Some database listings round to 9 W.
What memory does the Atom N570 use?
DDR2 and DDR3 in a single channel, up to 2 GB.
Can the Atom N570 be upgraded?
No. Soldered BGA parts need a board or device replacement for more speed.
Sources and verification
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