Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 key improvements from the Raspberry Pi 2:
Improved Performance
Next Generation QUAD Core Broadcom BCM2837 64bit ARMv8 processor
Processor speed has increased from 900MHz on the Raspberry Pi 2 to 1.2GHz on the Raspberry pi 3 Model B
Improved Connectivity
BCM43143 WiFi on board
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
Improved Power Management
Upgraded switched power source up to 2.5 Amps (can now power even more powerful devices over USB ports)
Specifications
Broadcom BCM2837 64bit ARMv8 QUAD Core 64bit Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 1.2GHz
1GB RAM
BCM43143 WiFi on board
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
40pin extended GPIO
4 x USB2 ports
4 pole Stereo output and Composite video port
Full size HDMI
CSI camera port for connecting the Raspberry Pi camera
DSI display port for connecting the Raspberry Pi touch screen display
MicroSD port for loading your operating system and storing data
Upgraded switched Micro USB power source (now supports up to 2.5 Amps)
Main Features
- BCM43143 WiFi on board
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
- 40pin extended GPIO
- 4 x USB2 ports