Core Solo T1400
VS
VIA Nano U2250

Core Solo T1400 vs VIA Nano U2250

Intel

Core Solo T1400

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006
VS

VIA Nano U2250

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2009

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 Solo T1400 is positioned at rank 1236 and the VIA Nano U2250 is on rank 1119, so the VIA Nano U2250 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 Core Solo T1400

#1224
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
13710%
#1225
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
13509%
#1226
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
12402%
#1227
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
12346%
#1228
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
12233%
#1230
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
11813%
#1231
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
11327%
#1232
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
11308%
#1233
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
11005%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
100%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
97%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
95%
#1240
Core Solo T1300
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
86%
#1241
Core Solo T1200
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano U2250

#1106
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3452%
#1107
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3401%
#1108
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3122%
#1109
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3108%
#1110
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3080%
#1112
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2974%
#1113
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2852%
#1114
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2847%
#1115
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2771%
#1119
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#1120
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
99%
#1121
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#1122
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
98%
#1124
Core i7-610E
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
97%
#1125
Core i5-5350U
MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A
97%
#1126
Core i3-4100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
97%
#1127
Pentium Dual Core T4300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $99
97%
#1128
Core i7-3520M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
97%
#1129
Core i3-2310E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $20
96%
#1130
Core i5-2510E
MSRP: $230|Avg: $30
96%
#1131
Core m5-6Y54
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1132
Core i3-2330E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $10
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Solo T1400 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the VIA Nano U2250 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($5)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($5 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+101%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($5)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 Core Solo T1400 and VIA Nano U2250

Intel

Core Solo T1400

The Core Solo T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 428 points. Launch price was $249.

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 Core Solo T1400 and VIA Nano U2250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Solo T1400 versus 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1400. The Core Solo T1400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses Isaiah (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1400 scores 428 against the VIA Nano U2250's 425 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Solo T1400.

FeatureCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.83 GHz+22%
1.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.83 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Yonah (2005−2006)
Isaiah (2009)
PassMark
428
425
Geekbench 6 Single
150
Geekbench 6 Multi
150
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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
Socket
PGA478
NanoBGA2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
1
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Solo T1400) / VT-x (VIA Nano U2250). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.

FeatureCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Embedded
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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1400 launched at $200 MSRP, while the VIA Nano U2250 debuted at $50. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Core Solo T1400 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1400 delivers 85.6 pts/$ vs 42.5 pts/$ for the VIA Nano U2250 — making the Core Solo T1400 the 67.3% better value option.

FeatureCore Solo T1400VIA Nano U2250
MSRP
$200
$50-75%
Avg Price (30d)
$5-50%
$10
Performance per Dollar
85.6+101%
42.5
Release Date
2006
2009