Comparing Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)

Now let examine the processors version of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0). The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  Broadcom BCM Broadcom BCM
• Generation
  4 3
• CPU group
  Broadcom BCM2711 Broadcom BCM2837B0

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  1.50 GHz 1.40 GHz
• CPU Cores
  4 4
• Turbo (1 Core)
  No turbo No turbo
• CPU Threads
  4 4
• Turbo (4 Cores)
  No turbo No turbo
• Hyperthreading
  No No
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes
• Core architecture
  normal normal
• A core
  4x Cortex-A72 4x Cortex-A53

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  Broadcom VideoCore VI Broadcom VideoCore 5
• GPU frequency
  0.50 GHz 0.40 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo No turbo
• Execution units
  4 2
• Shader
  64 24
• Max. GPU Memory
  2 GB 1 GB
• Max. displays
  2 2
• Generation
  6 5
• Technology
  28 nm 40 nm
• Release date
  06/2019 02/2016

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode No
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode No
• VP8
  Decode Decode
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  Decode Decode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) or Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0).

• Memory type
  LPDDR2
• Max. Memory
  8192 GB 1024 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  1 1

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) or Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0). If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  No No

Now let us analyze the temps of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  7.5 W 7 W
• TDP down
  3 W 4 W

Contrast the specs of the Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  None None
• L2-Cache
  1.00 MB 0.50 MB
• Architecture
  Cortex-A72 Cortex-A15
• Technology
  28 nm 40 nm
• Socket
  N/A N/A
• Release date
  06/2019 02/2016

Let´s all examine the use of the processors Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0). Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Unknown Unknown