Design Spark has compared two great Raspberry Pi products – Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 3B+.
With a Broadcom BCM2711, 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) processor running 1.5GHz at its heart, the Pi 4 isn’t just 15 times faster than the original Raspberry Pi, it also has the ability to outperform a number of well-known budget desktop PC’s.
So what else is new in the Raspberry Pi 4? Has it really taken a significant step up from the Raspberry Pi 3B+ and can it actually be ready to replace your desktop PC altogether?
Our good friends at pi-top have taken a closer look, as TV’s Jason Bradbury joins pi-top’s VP of Technology Wil Bennett to provide a detailed review of the latest member of the Pi family.
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Raspberry Pi 4 B |
Raspberry Pi3B+ |
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Processor |
1.5-GHz,
Quad-Core Broadcom BCM2711B0 (Cortex A-72) |
1.4-GHz,
Quad Core Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Cortex A-53) |
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Memory |
1 – 4GB DDR4 | 1GB DDR2 |
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GPU |
400 MHz VideoCore IV | 500 MHz VideoCore VI |
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Video Out |
dual micro HDMI ports | single HDMI port |
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Max resolution |
4K 60 Hz + 1080p or
2x 4K 30 Hz |
2560 x 1600 |
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USB Ports |
2x USB 3.0 / 2x USB 2.0 | 4x USB 2.0 |
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Wired Networking |
Gigabit Ethernet |
330 Mbps Ethernet |
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Wireless |
802.11ac (2.4 / 5 GHz),
Bluetooth 5.0 |
802.11ac (2.4 / 5 GHz),
Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Charging Port |
USB Type-C | micro USB |
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Input Power |
3A, 5V | 2.5A, 5V |
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Size |
3.5 x 2.3 x 0.76 inches (88 x 58 x 19.5mm) |
3.2 x 2.2 x 0.76 inches
(82 x 56 x 19.5mm) |
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Weight |
0.1 pounds (46 grams) | 0.11 pounds (50 grams) |
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Access |
Extended 40-pin GPIO header | Extended 40-pin GPIO header |
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Price |
$35 (1GB), $45 (2GB), $55 (4GB) | $35 |
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Production Lifetime |
At least January 2026 | At least January 2023 |
OKdo still have limited stock available to purchase if you would like to get your hands on the latest version of the Raspberry Pi and get started on a project.
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