VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs Athlon X2 QL-64

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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is positioned at rank 552 and the Athlon X2 QL-64 is on rank 665, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 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 VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#540

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

727%

#541

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

716%

#542

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

657%

#543

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

654%

#544

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

648%

#546

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

626%

#547

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

600%

#548

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

599%

#549

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

583%

#552

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64

#653

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

909%

#654

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

896%

#655

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

822%

#656

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

818%

#657

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

811%

#659

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

783%

#660

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

751%

#661

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

750%

#662

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

730%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon X2 QL-64 leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Athlon X2 QL-64
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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.

VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and Athlon X2 QL-64

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.

Athlon X2 QL-64

The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X2 QL-64 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 versus 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-64. The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the CNQ (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 scores 1,615 against the Athlon X2 QL-64's 1,614 — a 0.1% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	2.1 GHz+43%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB
Process	40 nm-38%	65 nm
Architecture	CNQ (2011)	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,615	1,614

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.