Celeron E1600
VS
VIA Nano X2 U4025

Celeron E1600 vs VIA Nano X2 U4025

Intel

Celeron E1600

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2009
VS

VIA Nano X2 U4025

2 Cores2 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2011

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 Celeron E1600 is positioned at rank 896 and the VIA Nano X2 U4025 is on rank 831, so the VIA Nano X2 U4025 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 Celeron E1600

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
20268%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
19151%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
13905%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4189%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3318%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2903%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1663%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1641%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1494%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1494%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1477%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1437%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1417%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1412%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1399%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
96%
#896
Celeron E1600
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
100%
#897
Athlon II X2 270u
MSRP: $68|Avg: $10
100%
#898
Core i5-4570TE
MSRP: $202|Avg: $40
99%
#899
Core i3-2130
MSRP: $138|Avg: $138
97%
#902
Core i3-6100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $50
96%
#903
Core i3-4330TE
MSRP: $138|Avg: $15
95%
#904
Pentium E5700
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
95%
#906
Athlon II X3 420e
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
95%
#908
Celeron E1500
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
94%
#909
Pentium G6950
MSRP: $87|Avg: $25
94%
#910
Pentium J4205
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
93%
#911
Core i3-2120
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano X2 U4025

#818
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1326%
#819
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1306%
#820
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1199%
#821
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1194%
#822
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1183%
#824
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1142%
#825
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1095%
#826
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1094%
#827
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1064%
#831
VIA Nano X2 U4025
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#834
FX-9830P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#835
Celeron M P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#836
Celeron 887
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron E1600 leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano X2 U4025 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 8.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron E1600VIA Nano X2 U4025
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (CNC (2011) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron E1600VIA Nano X2 U4025
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E1600 and VIA Nano X2 U4025

Intel

Celeron E1600

The Celeron E1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.

VIA Nano X2 U4025

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in Janeiro 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNC (2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 885 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron E1600 and VIA Nano X2 U4025 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E1600 versus 1.2 GHz on the VIA Nano X2 U4025 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Celeron E1600. The Celeron E1600 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the VIA Nano X2 U4025 uses CNC (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E1600 scores 815 against the VIA Nano X2 U4025's 885 — a 8.2% lead for the VIA Nano X2 U4025.

FeatureCeleron E1600VIA Nano X2 U4025
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz+100%
1.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (total)
1 MB (per core)+100%
Process
65 nm
40 nm-38%
Architecture
Allendale (2006−2009)
CNC (2011)
PassMark
815
885+9%
Geekbench 6 Single
310
Geekbench 6 Multi
560
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron E1600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the VIA Nano X2 U4025 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron E1600VIA Nano X2 U4025
Socket
LGA775
NanoBGA2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron E1600) / not specified (VIA Nano X2 U4025). Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.

FeatureCeleron E1600VIA Nano X2 U4025
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget