Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
2,683 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
3.0W load
1.1W idle
Peak temp
70°C
stock cooling, sustained load
Price
$60.00
Performance Summary
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) is an ARM single board computer built around the Broadcom BCM2710A1, pairing 4 CPU cores with 512MB of RAM in this configuration. In our testing it reached 2,683 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression. It sips 1.1W when idle, rising to 3.0W under full load; sustained stress pushed the CPU to a 70°C peak.
| Specification | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) 512MB RAM |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $60 |
| RAM | 512MB |
| SoC | |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.0GHz |
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.
Detailed Reviews
Full write-ups on bret.dk, using the same benchmark data:
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
UnixBench
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - eMMC
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi CM0 (8GB eMMC)
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"
Cooling & Thermal Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) use?
We measured the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) drawing 1.1W at idle and 3.0W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) cost?
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) is listed at $60.00 for the 512MB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
See how the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) stacks up against another board, side by side.