Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Tested Setups
We benchmarked this board in 4 setups. Every score on this page follows the one selected.
Power draw
0.9W load
0.8W idle
Price
$25.00
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.
| Specification | Raspberry Pi 1 (Model A+) 256MB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $25 |
| RAM | 256MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 1 cores 1× ARM1176JZF-S @ 0.7GHz |
Every figure above comes from hardware run in-house by Bret Weber, on the exact OS build, kernel, firmware and boot device listed here. Boards are tested to a fixed procedure so results stay comparable between them: see our testing methodology for how each benchmark is run.
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
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+) is listed at $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.