Core Duo T2500 vs VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Core Duo T2500
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
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 Core Duo T2500 is positioned at rank 943 and the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is on rank 552, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2500
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2500 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2500 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2500 and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Core Duo T2500
The Core Duo T2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 versus 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2500 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core Duo T2500 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses CNQ (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2500 scores 1,621 against the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700's 1,615 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Duo T2500.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+36% | 1.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+67% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 40 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | CNQ (2011) |
| PassMark | 1,621 | 1,615 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core Duo T2500) / not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700). Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core Duo T2500 | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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