Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is a credit-card sized, single-board computer designed for makers, educators, and embedded systems professionals. Featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex‑A53 (Broadcom BCM2837) processor and 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM, it delivers a striking performance upgrade compared to earlier generations, while retaining the same $35 base price point.

Specification

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the earliest model of the third-generation Raspberry Pi. It replaced Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2016.

• Quad Core 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM2837 64bit CPU
• 1GB RAM
• BCM43438 wireless LAN and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
• 100 Base Ethernet
• 40-pin extended GPIO
• 4 USB 2 ports
• 4 Pole stereo output and composite video port
• Full size HDMI®
• CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera
• DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display
• Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
• Upgraded switched Micro USB power source up to 2.5A

What People Use It For

• DIY and educational projects like learning to code or building small robots
• Lightweight media centers or retro gaming consoles
• Home automation, IoT dashboards, and edge computing
• Prototyping tools and embedded applications

🔧 What’s Included / What You’ll Need

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B board (no accessories included)
• Required: microSD card with OS, 5 V/2.5 A micro‑USB power supply
• Optional: case, HDMI cable, heatsinks, GPIO components (available as accessories)