Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Broadcom BCM (3) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A15 | Architecture | -- |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) | Successor | -- |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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 | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
-- | C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
40 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
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 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 | |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
3.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 12.5 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
40 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
02/2016 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
35 $ | Release price | -- |
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Broadcom VideoCore 5 @ 0.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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