Raspberry Pi 3 (Model A+)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
3,621 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
3.8W load
0.7W idle
Price
$25.00
RRP
Expert Summary
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ is the short-form version of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, using the same 1.4 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM2837B0 and the same 2.4/5 GHz 802.11ac wireless and Bluetooth 4.2. It drops the ethernet port and reduces the board to a single USB 2.0 port and 512 MB of LPDDR2, on a 65 x 56.5 mm footprint. It keeps the 40-pin GPIO header, CSI and DSI connectors, full-size HDMI and the 4-pole composite/audio jack.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $25* |
| RAM | 512MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
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
TinyMemBench
Higher Bandwidth is Better
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering performance using OpenGL and Vulkan
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores 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 A+) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi 3 (Model A+) drawing 0.7W at idle and 3.8W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi 3 (Model A+) cost?
The Raspberry Pi 3 (Model A+) has a manufacturer's recommended price of $25.00 for the 512MB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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