Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Benchmarks & Specs

Name: Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
Brand: Broadcom
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

Last updated: 2026-04-07

Table of Contents

Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
Popular Comparisons

Summary

The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) provided a solid foundation at the time of its introduction. This chip from Broadcom offers reliable performance for many applications. Its design, manufactured in the 40 nm process, enabled efficient operation. Particularly noteworthy is the integrated Broadcom VideoCore 5 graphics unit.

It provides the necessary image output for multimedia projects. The processor uses the Cortex-A15 architecture, which was designed for good everyday use. With 1 MB Level 2 Cache, it offers sufficient fast access to data. We were surprised at how well it is still suitable for small automation projects.

It also continues to provide good service for simple server tasks. The maximum memory bandwidth of 4 GB/s supports system stability. It remains a popular choice for hobbyists and developers. This processor is still a very cost-effective solution. Many existing projects continue to benefit from its proven architecture.

It is a versatile building block for many embedded systems. Its reliability makes it the first choice for continuous operation.

Integrated Broadcom VideoCore 5 graphics unit
Suitable for small automation projects and simple server tasks
High reliability for continuous operation
Cost-effective and versatile solution

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

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In segment Desktop

Multi-core performance

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In segment Desktop

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Broadcom VideoCore VI

Intel GMA 3600

Intel GMA 3600

Intel GMA 3600

Broadcom VideoCore 5

More benchmarks

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Broadcom BCM (3)
CPU group	Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1)
Architecture	Cortex-A15
Technology	40 nm
Segment	Desktop
Socket
Generation	3
Predecessor
Successor	Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) 06/2019

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT	✗
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	4x Cortex-A53
Frequency:	1.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache	0.50 MB
L3-Cache
Overclocking	Yes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	Broadcom VideoCore 5
GPU frequency	0.40 GHz
CUs / Shader	2 / 24
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays	2
Max. GPU Memory	1 GB
Technology	40 nm
Release date	Q1/2016

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
	3.6 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	1 GB
Memory channels	1
ECC	✗
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	7 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down	4 W
T. junction max.

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✗
Operating systems	Linux
Instruction set	Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release date	02/2016
Release price	35 $
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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