Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) and the Google Tensor 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 Google Tensor which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Broadcom BCM (3) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A15 | Architecture | G1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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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 Google Tensor clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 | Google Tensor |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
40 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 20 |
24 | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Google Tensor supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
Memory | LPDDR5-5500 | |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
3.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP of the Google Tensor is 10 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 | Google Tensor |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has 0.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of Google Tensor is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
40 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Linux | Operating systems | Android |
02/2016 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Broadcom VideoCore 5 @ 0.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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