CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 3000+
VIA Nano U2250
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 Athlon XP 3000+ is positioned at rank 1138 and the VIA Nano U2250 is on rank 1119, so the VIA Nano U2250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 3000+
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano U2250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+108%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon XP 3000+ and VIA Nano U2250
Athlon XP 3000+
The Athlon XP 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.17 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $78.
VIA Nano U2250
The VIA Nano U2250 is manufactured by VIA. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Isaiah (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 3000+ and VIA Nano U2250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.17 GHz on the Athlon XP 3000+ versus 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 — a 36.5% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 3000+. The Athlon XP 3000+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses Isaiah (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 3000+ scores 408 against the VIA Nano U2250's 425 — a 4.1% lead for the VIA Nano U2250.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.17 GHz+45% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Isaiah (2009) |
| PassMark | 408 | 425+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 3000+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 3000+ versus DDR3-1333 on the VIA Nano U2250 — the VIA Nano U2250 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon XP 3000+) vs 1 (VIA Nano U2250) — the VIA Nano U2250 offers 1 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 3000+) and VX900 (VIA Nano U2250).
| Feature | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 1 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon XP 3000+) / VT-x (VIA Nano U2250). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Athlon XP 3000+ launched at $588 MSRP, while the VIA Nano U2250 debuted at $50. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the VIA Nano U2250 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon XP 3000+ delivers 20.4 pts/$ vs 42.5 pts/$ for the VIA Nano U2250 — making the VIA Nano U2250 the 70.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon XP 3000+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $588 | $50-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4 | 42.5+108% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2009 |
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