Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) 512MB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Power draw
3.0W load
1.1W idle
Peak temp
43°C
sustained load
Price
$60.00
RRP
Performance Summary
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) is an ARM single board computer built around the Broadcom BCM2710A1, pairing 4 CPU cores with 512MB of RAM in this configuration. In our testing it reached 2,683 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression. It sips 1.1W when idle, rising to 3.0W under full load; sustained stress pushed the CPU to a 43°C peak.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $60* |
| RAM | 512MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.0GHz |
Detailed Reviews
Read our comprehensive reviews from bret.dk featuring data and benchmarks from sbc.compare:
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering performance using OpenGL and Vulkan
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - eMMC
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi CM0 (8GB eMMC)
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) drawing 1.1W at idle and 3.0W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) cost?
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $60.00 for the 512MB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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