Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) 1GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Power draw
2.3W load
Price
$35.00
RRP
Performance Summary
Raspberry Pi's 2 (Model B) runs on the Broadcom BCM2836, an ARM chip with 1 cores, and ships here with 1GB of RAM. In our testing it reached 2,149 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $35* |
| RAM | 1GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 1 cores 4× Cortex-A7 @ 0.9GHz |
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
PassMark RAM
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 2 (Model B) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) drawing 2.3W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) cost?
The Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $35.00 for the 1GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
See how the Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) stacks up against another board, side by side.