Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) 256MB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Power draw
0.9W load
0.8W idle
Price
$25.00
RRP
Performance Summary
At the heart of the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) sits the Broadcom BCM2835, giving this ARM board 1 CPU cores alongside 256MB of memory. Power draw measured 0.8W at idle and 0.9W under load.
Multiple benchmark runs available. Perfect for seeing how different OS versions, kernels, and carrier boards may impact performance numbers. For example, Raspberry Pi OS vs Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi 5, or official vs third-party carrier boards for your CM5.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Benchmark Run | Raspbian GNU/Linux 13 |
| Price | $25* |
| RAM | 256MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 1 cores 1× ARM1176JZF-S @ 0.7GHz |
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) drawing 0.8W at idle and 0.9W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) cost?
The Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $25.00 for the 256MB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
See how the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) stacks up against another board, side by side.