VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 vs Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 is on rank 1059, 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 Pentium Dual Core T2370

#1047

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1048

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1049

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1050

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1051

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1053

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1054

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1055

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1056

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Dual Core T2370 leads in gaming performance. However, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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

Pentium Dual Core T2370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 and Pentium Dual Core T2370

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.

Pentium Dual Core T2370

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 — a 16.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T2370. The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the CNQ (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 scores 1,615 against the Pentium Dual Core T2370's 1,601 — a 0.9% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.47 GHz	1.73 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB
Process	40 nm-38%	65 nm
Architecture	CNQ (2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,615	1,601

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano QuadCore L4700	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Socket	NanoBGA2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700) / No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.