Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has 4 CPU cores and can process 4 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in 02/2016 and is based on the 3. Generation of the Broadcom BCM series.
| Name: | Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) |
|---|---|
| Family: | Broadcom BCM (3) |
| CPU group: | Broadcom BCM2837B0 (1) |
| Architecture: | Cortex-A15 |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is 1.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 4 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x Cortex-A53 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 1.40 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | -- |
Internal Graphics
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has the Broadcom VideoCore 5 installed, which has 2 streaming multiprocessors (24 shaders).
| GPU name: | Broadcom VideoCore 5 |
|---|---|
| GPU frequency: | 0.40 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | No turbo |
| Compute units: | 2 |
| Shader: | 24 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2016 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 5 |
| Direct X: | -- |
| Technology: | 40 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 1 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | No |
|---|---|
| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
|---|---|
| AVC: | Decode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) supports a maximum of 1 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 1 (Single Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 3.6 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
|---|---|
| 3.6 GB/s | |
| Max. Memory: | 1 GB |
| Memory channels: | 1 (Single Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) has a TDP of 7 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 7 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | 4 W |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is made in 40 nm and has 0.50 MB cache.
| Technology: | 40 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | 0.50 MB |
| L3-Cache: | -- |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Linux |
| Virtualization: | None |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | 02/2016 |
| Release price: | 35 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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