VIA Nano U2250 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
VIA Nano U2250
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The VIA Nano U2250 is positioned at rank #1119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano U2250
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+277%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano U2250 and Ryzen 7 3700X
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.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The VIA Nano U2250 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 98.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X. The VIA Nano U2250 uses the Isaiah (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano U2250 scores 425 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 192.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 8 / 16+700% |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz+193% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-89% |
| Architecture | Isaiah (2009) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 425 | 22,430+5178% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The VIA Nano U2250 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the VIA Nano U2250 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X — the Ryzen 7 3700X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (VIA Nano U2250) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X). PCIe lanes: 1 (VIA Nano U2250) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 23 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: VX900 (VIA Nano U2250) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).
| Feature | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | NanoBGA2 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-3200+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 128 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 1 | 24+2300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (VIA Nano U2250) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.
| Feature | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The VIA Nano U2250 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($10 vs $140), the VIA Nano U2250 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the VIA Nano U2250 delivers 42.5 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 116.1% better value option.
| Feature | VIA Nano U2250 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-85% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.5 | 160.2+277% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2019 |
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