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VIA Nano X2 U4025

TSMC

PassMark

885

Janeiro 2011 (14 years ago)
13 Watt
CNC (2011)

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Overview

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for VIA Nano X2 U4025 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
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ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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medium22 FPS
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ultra22 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
4k
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra10 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
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low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra22 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4k
low22 FPS
medium22 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra7 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of VIA Nano X2 U4025 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the CNC (2011) architecture, manufactured on a 40 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 885, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationVIA Nano X2 U4025
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost1.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designCNC (2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient40 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache128 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor66 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities188 million
64-bit SupportNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score885
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Memory & Platform

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 fits into the NanoBGA2 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard memory.

SpecificationVIA Nano X2 U4025
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredNanoBGA2
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The VIA Nano X2 U4025 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 13 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationVIA Nano X2 U4025
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload13 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #3478 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationVIA Nano X2 U4025
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3478
Release DateLaunch dateJaneiro 2011 (14 years ago)
Release Year2011
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)VIA
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)TSMC

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

TypeLaptop
DesignerVIA
Launch Price$69
ManufacturerTSMC
Release DateJaneiro 2011 (14 years ago)
Architecture CodenameCNC (2011)
Performance Ranking Position3478

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores2
Threads2
Die Size66 mm2
L1 Cache128 kB (per core)
L2 Cache1 MB (per core)
Max Frequency1.2 GHz
64-Bit Support-
Transistor Count188 million
Process Technology40 nm

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketNanoBGA2
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)13 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard

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