Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
2,149 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
2.3W load
RRP
$39.95
Discontinued
Performance Summary
Raspberry Pi's 2 (Model B) runs on the Broadcom BCM2836, an ARM chip with 4 cores, and ships here with 1GB of RAM. In our testing it reached 2,149 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
| Specification | Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) 1GB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $39.95 RRP · Discontinued |
| RAM | 1GB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A7 @ 0.9GHz |
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
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates 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)
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 been discontinued. Its RRP was $39.95 for the 1GB RAM configuration.
See how the Raspberry Pi 2 (Model B) stacks up against another board, side by side.