VIA Nano X2 U4025 vs Celeron P4500

CPU

GPU

VIA Nano X2 U4025

2 Cores2 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2011

Celeron P4500

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

VIA Nano X2 U4025

2 / 2

885

0.0%

Celeron P4500

2 / 2

905

+2.3%

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 X2 U4025 is positioned at rank 831 and the Celeron P4500 is on rank 1064, so the VIA Nano X2 U4025 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 X2 U4025

#818

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1326%

#819

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1306%

#820

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1199%

#821

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1194%

#822

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1183%

#824

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1142%

#825

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1095%

#826

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1094%

#827

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1064%

#831

VIA Nano X2 U4025

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4500

#1052

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2789%

#1053

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2748%

#1054

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2523%

#1055

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2511%

#1056

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2488%

#1058

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2403%

#1059

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2304%

#1060

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2300%

#1061

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2239%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

99%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#1078

A9-9425

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 VIA Nano X2 U4025 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron P4500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	VIA Nano X2 U4025	Celeron P4500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (CNC (2011) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	VIA Nano X2 U4025	Celeron P4500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 X2 U4025 Benchmark Check

Celeron P4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of VIA Nano X2 U4025 and Celeron P4500

VIA Nano X2 U4025

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in Janeiro 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNC (2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 885 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron P4500

The Celeron P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the VIA Nano X2 U4025 and Celeron P4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the VIA Nano X2 U4025 versus 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4500 — a 178% clock advantage for the VIA Nano X2 U4025. The VIA Nano X2 U4025 uses the CNC (2011) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron P4500 uses Westmere (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the VIA Nano X2 U4025 scores 885 against the Celeron P4500's 905 — a 2.2% lead for the Celeron P4500.

Feature	VIA Nano X2 U4025	Celeron P4500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz+1614%	0.07 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB
Process	40 nm	32 nm-20%
Architecture	CNC (2011)	Westmere (2010−2011)
PassMark	885	905+2%

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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 uses the NanoBGA2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron P4500 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	VIA Nano X2 U4025	Celeron P4500
Socket	NanoBGA2	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (VIA Nano X2 U4025) / true (Celeron P4500). The Celeron P4500 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the VIA Nano X2 U4025 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4500 rivals Pentium P6000.