VIA Nano U2250 vs Core Solo T1400

VIA Nano U2250

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2009

Core Solo T1400

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

VIA Nano U2250

1 / 1

425

0.0%

Core Solo T1400

1 / 1

428

+0.7%

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

Insight	VIA Nano U2250	Core Solo T1400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 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.

Insight	VIA Nano U2250	Core Solo T1400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+101%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 U2250 Benchmark Check

Core Solo T1400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano U2250 and Core Solo T1400

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Core Solo T1400
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
Base Clock	—	1.83 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Isaiah (2009)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	425	428
Geekbench 6 Single	150	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	150	—

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Core Solo T1400
Socket	NanoBGA2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
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: VT-x (VIA Nano U2250) / not specified (Core Solo T1400). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Core Solo T1400
Integrated GPU	No	—
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

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