Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W vs Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0)
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
Fastest
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
2,721 MIPS 7-Zip multi-core
Best value
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
171 MIPS/$ at $16
Most efficient
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
2.3W under load
Comparison Summary
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) go head to head below, with every figure taken from our own hands-on testing. If power budget matters, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W draws the least at 2.3W under load.
Read our individual reviews:
| Specification | Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W 512MB RAM | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) 512MB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Specifications | ||
| Price | $60 | |
| RAM | 512MB | 512MB |
| SoC | ||
| Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.0GHz | 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
PassMark CPU
Higher Scores are Better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
Memory Performance
Memory bandwidth and throughput benchmarks
GPU Performance
Graphics rendering with OpenGL and Vulkan, plus raw Vulkan compute throughput
glmark2 (OpenGL)
Higher Scores are Better
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
fio Storage Performance - eMMC
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi CM0 (8GB eMMC)
Only this board has been tested so far, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
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
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