Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite (CM3+)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
3,010 MIPS
multi-core combined
Price
$25.00
Performance Summary
Raspberry Pi's Compute Module 3+ Lite (CM3+) runs on the Broadcom BCM2837B0, an ARM chip with 4 cores, and ships here with 1GB of RAM. In our testing it reached 3,010 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | |
| Price | $25 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| 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 with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite (CM3+) cost?
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ Lite (CM3+) is listed at $25.00 for the 1GB RAM configuration. Street prices vary by retailer and availability.
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