VIA Nano U2250 vs Pentium M 1.70

VIA Nano U2250

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2009

Pentium M 1.70

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

VIA Nano U2250

1 / 1

425

0.0%

Pentium M 1.70

1 / 1

435

+2.4%

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 Pentium M 1.70 is on rank 161, so the Pentium M 1.70 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 Pentium M 1.70

#149

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

337%

#150

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

332%

#151

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

305%

#152

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

304%

#153

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

301%

#155

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

291%

#156

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

279%

#157

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

278%

#158

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

271%

#161

Pentium M 1.70

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

96%

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	VIA Nano U2250	Pentium M 1.70
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 1.70 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	VIA Nano U2250	Pentium M 1.70
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Pentium M 1.70 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano U2250 and Pentium M 1.70

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.

Pentium M 1.70

The Pentium M 1.70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Banias (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 24 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the VIA Nano U2250 and Pentium M 1.70 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 1.70 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Pentium M 1.70. The VIA Nano U2250 uses the Isaiah (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 1.70 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano U2250 scores 425 against the Pentium M 1.70's 435 — a 2.3% lead for the Pentium M 1.70.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Pentium M 1.70
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.7 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Isaiah (2009)	Banias (2003)
PassMark	425	435+2%
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 Pentium M 1.70 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Pentium M 1.70
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	—