VIA Nano U2250 vs Xeon 2.66

VIA Nano U2250

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2009

Xeon 2.66

1 Cores1 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

VIA Nano U2250

1 / 1

425

0.0%

Xeon 2.66

1 / 1

445

+4.7%

Atom 230

Pentium 4 2.26

Pentium M 1.40

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 Xeon 2.66 is on rank 1028, so the Xeon 2.66 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 Xeon 2.66

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

157442%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

29727%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

26411%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

20403%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

100%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

94%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

52%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

52%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

34%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

21%

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	Xeon 2.66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Isaiah (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Prestonia (2002) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 2.66 (2002) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	VIA Nano U2250	Xeon 2.66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+5%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Xeon 2.66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano U2250 and Xeon 2.66

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.

Xeon 2.66

The Xeon 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Prestonia (2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the VIA Nano U2250 and Xeon 2.66 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the VIA Nano U2250 versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon 2.66 — a 55.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 2.66. The VIA Nano U2250 uses the Isaiah (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon 2.66 uses Prestonia (2002) (130 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano U2250 scores 425 against the Xeon 2.66's 445 — a 4.6% lead for the Xeon 2.66.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Xeon 2.66
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.66 GHz+77%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Isaiah (2009)	Prestonia (2002)
PassMark	425	445+5%
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 Xeon 2.66 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Xeon 2.66
Socket	NanoBGA2	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
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 (Xeon 2.66). Primary use case: VIA Nano U2250 targets Embedded.

Feature	VIA Nano U2250	Xeon 2.66
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 Xeon 2.66 debuted at $337. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Xeon 2.66 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the VIA Nano U2250 delivers 42.5 pts/$ vs 44.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 2.66 — making the Xeon 2.66 the 4.6% better value option.