Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) 512MB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Power draw
1.1W load
1.0W idle
Price
$35.00
RRP
Performance Summary
At the heart of the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) sits the Broadcom BCM2835, giving this ARM board 1 CPU cores alongside 512MB of memory. Power draw measured 1.0W at idle and 1.1W under load.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $35* |
| RAM | 512MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 1 cores 1× ARM1176JZF-S @ 1.0GHz |
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
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 - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
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"
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) drawing 1.0W at idle and 1.1W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) cost?
The Raspberry Pi 1 (Model B+ v1.2) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $35.00 for the 512MB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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