Celeron T3000
VS
VIA Nano X2 U4025

Celeron T3000 vs VIA Nano X2 U4025

Intel

Celeron T3000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2009
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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 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 T3000

#1176
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4866%
#1177
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4794%
#1178
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4401%
#1179
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4381%
#1180
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4341%
#1182
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4192%
#1183
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4020%
#1184
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4013%
#1185
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3905%
#1188
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
100%
#1189
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
100%
#1190
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
97%
#1193
Celeron 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
93%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
93%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
91%
#1199
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
89%
#1200
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
88%
#1201
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
87%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
87%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
85%
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 VIA Nano X2 U4025 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3000VIA Nano X2 U4025
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (CNC (2011) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron T3000VIA Nano X2 U4025
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
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 T3000 and VIA Nano X2 U4025

Intel

Celeron T3000

The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 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 T3000 and VIA Nano X2 U4025 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The VIA Nano X2 U4025 is built on the CNC (2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the VIA Nano X2 U4025's 885 — a 2.2% lead for the Celeron T3000.

FeatureCeleron T3000VIA Nano X2 U4025
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.2 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
45 nm
40 nm-11%
Architecture
CNC (2011)
PassMark
905+2%
885
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the VIA Nano X2 U4025 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3000VIA Nano X2 U4025
Socket
PGA478
NanoBGA2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0