Raspberry Pi 3 (Model B+) 1GB
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Power draw
5.7W load
Peak temp
50°C
sustained load
Price
$35.00
RRP
Performance Summary
At the heart of the Raspberry Pi 3 (Model B+) sits the Broadcom BCM2837B0, giving this ARM board 4 CPU cores alongside 1GB of memory. In our testing it reached 3,541 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression. Thermal testing recorded a peak CPU temperature of 50°C under sustained load.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | |
| RAM | 1GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
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
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
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 3 (Model B+) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 3 (Model B+) drawing 5.7W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 3 (Model B+) cost?
The Raspberry Pi 3 (Model B+) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $35.00 for the 1GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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