Technical assessment
A summary based on specifications and results.
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VIA Samuel 2 is a processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 52 and a single-thread rating of 0.
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VIA Samuel 2
Explore VIA Samuel 2 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.
Last updated: 2026-10-211.0/ 10
Technical rating
Outdated for demanding workloads
VIA Samuel 2 is a processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 52 and a single-thread rating of 0.
CPU Mark52
1 samples
Single Thread0
Overall rank#6,053
of 6,054
Reference price—
Outdated for demanding workloads
Specification context
What do these specifications mean in practice?
The VIA Samuel 2 is a Unknown released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 52 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.
Read the performance results
The 52 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.
Platform and compatibility
No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.
Memory and power
Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.
FAQ
Common processor questions
What are the key VIA Samuel 2 specifications?
The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 52 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
Is the VIA Samuel 2 good for gaming?
The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.
Which motherboards support the VIA Samuel 2?
A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.
How much power does the VIA Samuel 2 use?
A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.
This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.
Multi-axis comparison
How does this processor compare?
A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.
Overall and multi-core performance
A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.
01Intel Celeron 600MHzIntel96 points
02VIA Esther 1000MHzUnknown95 points
03ARM Cortex-A53 1 Core 0 MHzARM65 points
04VIA Samuel 2This CPU52 points
05Cortex-A76Unknown51 points
Single-thread performance
Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
01ARM Cortex-A53 1 Core 0 MHzARM101 points
02VIA Esther 1000MHzUnknown82 points
03Cortex-A76Unknown32 points
Performance per watt
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
Not enough data for this comparison.
Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.
Detailed benchmark results
Snapshot from 2026-10-21
No sub-test data is available yet.
Core specifications
| Brand | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Category | Unknown |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Socket | — |
| Cores / threads | 1 / 1 |
| Base clock | — |
| Max turbo | — |
| TDP | — |
| Integrated graphics | — |
Memory support
| Memory type | — |
|---|---|
| Official speed | — |
| Maximum capacity | — |
Cache hierarchy
No structured cache data.