Pentium 4 2.80 vs VIA Nano U2250

Pentium 4 2.80

1 Cores1 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.79 GHz2002

VIA Nano U2250

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4 2.80

1 / 1

408

0.0%

425

+4.2%

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 Pentium 4 2.80 is positioned at rank 1114 and the VIA Nano U2250 is on rank 1119, so the Pentium 4 2.80 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 Pentium 4 2.80

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

249372%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

235632%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

171088%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

51542%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

40826%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

35715%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

20456%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20189%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18382%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18381%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18175%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

17685%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

17438%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17367%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17210%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

100%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

100%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

99%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

98%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

97%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

94%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

94%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

93%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

90%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

88%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

82%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

81%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

77%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

73%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

73%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The VIA Nano U2250 (2009) utilizes 65 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.80	VIA Nano U2250
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 4 2.80 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.80	VIA Nano U2250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+160%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Pentium 4 2.80 Benchmark Check

VIA Nano U2250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4 2.80 and VIA Nano U2250

Pentium 4 2.80

The Pentium 4 2.80 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.79 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 408 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.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 4 2.80 and VIA Nano U2250 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.79 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.80 versus 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 — a 60.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.80. The Pentium 4 2.80 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses Isaiah (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 2.80 scores 408 against the VIA Nano U2250's 425 — a 4.1% lead for the VIA Nano U2250.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.80	VIA Nano U2250
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.79 GHz+86%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	130 nm	65 nm-50%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Isaiah (2009)
PassMark	408	425+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	150

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4 2.80 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the VIA Nano U2250 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.80	VIA 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 (Pentium 4 2.80) / VT-x (VIA Nano U2250). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.80	VIA 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 Pentium 4 2.80 launched at $327 MSRP, while the VIA Nano U2250 debuted at $50. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the VIA Nano U2250 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 4 2.80 delivers 16.3 pts/$ vs 42.5 pts/$ for the VIA Nano U2250 — making the VIA Nano U2250 the 89% better value option.