CPU
GPU
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is positioned at rank 1157 and the VIA Nano U2250 is on rank 1119, so the VIA Nano U2250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano U2250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ and VIA Nano U2250
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ and VIA Nano U2250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ versus 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+. The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture, while the VIA Nano U2250 uses Isaiah (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ scores 420 against the VIA Nano U2250's 425 — a 1.2% lead for the VIA Nano U2250.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+20% | 1.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | — | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Oakville (2003−2004) | Isaiah (2009) |
| PassMark | 420 | 425+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the 754 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 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ versus DDR3-1333 on the VIA Nano U2250 — the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The VIA Nano U2250 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) vs 1 (VIA Nano U2250) — the VIA Nano U2250 offers 1 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) and VX900 (VIA Nano U2250).
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 400+13233% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 | 4 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 1 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) vs VT-x (VIA Nano U2250). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | VIA Nano U2250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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