The following are some of the benefits of the ATAM process:<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://wwwresources.sei.cmu.edu/architecturelibrary/tools/evaluate/atamasset-view.cfm?assetid=513908|title=Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method|accessdate=20132018-0104-1420|publisher=Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute}}</ref>
* Promotes identification ofidentified risks early in the life- cycle▼
* Promotes the gathering of precise quality requirements
* Encourages increased communication among stakeholders▼
* Creates an early start at architecture documentation▼
* clarified quality attribute requirements
* Creates a documented basis for architectural decisions▼
▲* Creates an early start atimproved architecture documentation
▲* Promotes identification of risks early in the life-cycle
▲* Creates a documented basis for architectural decisions
▲* Encourages increased communication among stakeholders
* Results in the Prioritization of Conflicting Goals