Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Apple M2 (8-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) and the Apple M2 (8-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) 4 core processor released in 02/2016 with the Apple M2 (8-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Broadcom BCM (3) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A15 | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Successor | Apple M3 (8-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Broadcom VideoCore 5 | GPU | Apple M2 (8 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 2 |
40 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 128 |
24 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Broadcom VideoCore 5 | GPU | Apple M2 (8 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0), while the Apple M2 (8-GPU) supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
Memory | LPDDR5-6400 | |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
3.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
4 W | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has 0.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of Apple M2 (8-GPU) is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
40 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
02/2016 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Broadcom VideoCore 5 @ 0.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Apple M2 (8-GPU) |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |