{"id":27504,"date":"2019-11-29T18:15:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T10:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=27504"},"modified":"2019-11-29T18:15:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T10:15:51","slug":"raspberry-pi-3-b-comparison-with-3b-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/29\/raspberry-pi-3-b-comparison-with-3b-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi 3 B+  Comparison with 3B and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Released in 2018, the raspberry pi 3B+ was the third ever seemingly capable upgrade to the raspberry pi 3B. With the 3B and Pi 3B+ having significant advantages over the Pi B+ and Pi 2, one would wonder what&#8217;s the difference between the 3B and 3B+?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here now in 2019, taking a look back at how it once took the world by storm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s blog, I&#8217;ll be covering the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Specifications and Features of 3B and 3B+<\/li><li>Comparison of model 3B and 3B+ <\/li><li>Accessories and kits to help you get started<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications and Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raspberry Pi 3 Model B<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/ab187aaa5f626ad16c8031644cd2de5b\/h\/t\/httpsstatics3.seeedstudio.comseeedimg2016-08xuzp3msf6xehp96wpfjinzco.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, first of the third-generation Raspberry Pi with Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi. Packed with high processing power in a petite body, it&#8217;s capable to process documents, control robots, run large games, and even watching HD videos! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">It&#8217;s impressive what this little thing could do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The features that allowed for it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quad Core 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM2837 64bit CPU<\/li><li>1GB RAM<\/li><li>BCM43438 wireless LAN and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board<\/li><li>100 Base Ethernet<\/li><li>CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera<\/li><li>DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display<\/li><li>4 USB 2 ports \/ 40-pin extended GPIO<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raspberry Pi Model 3b+<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/ab187aaa5f626ad16c8031644cd2de5b\/h\/t\/httpsstatics3.seeedstudio.comseeedfile2018-03bazaar764536_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining the same mechanical footprint as the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, this iteration comes with upgraded Bluetooth, Ethernet, and PoE capabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s Features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz<\/li><li>1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM<\/li><li>2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b\/g\/n\/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE<\/li><li>Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0 (maximum throughput 300 Mbps)<\/li><li>Extended 40-pin GPIO header<\/li><li>Full-size HDMI<\/li><li>4 USB 2.0 ports<\/li><li>CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera<\/li><li>DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display<\/li><li>4-pole stereo output and composite video port<\/li><li>Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data<\/li><li>5V\/2.5A DC power input<\/li><li>Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support (requires separate PoE HAT)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B vs Model 3B+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take a look at both models and their respective features, you&#8217;ll find that the model 3b+ is the more feature-rich. What are the differences and its indication then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.seeedstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"27509\" class=\"wp-image-27509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Raspberry Pi 3 Model B<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.seeedstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"27510\" data-link=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=27510\" class=\"wp-image-27510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/RPI-3B-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<table>\n  <tr>\n    <th><\/th>\n    <th>Model 3B<\/th>\n    <th>Model 3B+<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Processor<\/td>\n    <td>Broadcom BCM2837 SoC @ 1.2Ghz<\/td>\n    <td>Broadcom BCM2837 SoC @ 1.4GHz<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Ethernet<\/td>\n    <td>100Base<\/td>\n    <td>1000Base<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>WiFi<\/td>\n    <td>802.11b\/g\/n<\/td>\n    <td>Dual-Band 802.11ac<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>PoE<\/td>\n    <td>No<\/td>\n    <td>Yes<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>RAM<\/td>\n    <td>1GB 1PDDR2<\/td>\n    <td>1GB LPDDR2<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Ports<\/td>\n    <td>1 DSI<br>1 RCA<br>1 HDMI<br>4 USB<\/td>\n    <td>1 DSA<br>1 RCA<br>1 HDMI<br>4 USB<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">Based on the specs comparison above, there are two  important differences observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Processor clock speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum clock speed being at 1.4GHz instead of 1.2GHz usually brings a significant performance increase, wherefrom the <a href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?format=go&amp;jsonp=vglnk_157501133740612&amp;key=eb2a339ada55034330f10e63d50e9cf6&amp;libId=k3jl115601020gmb000DAapbv4l2i&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.androidcentral.com%2Fraspberry-pi-3-model-b-vs-3-b&amp;v=1&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rs-online.com%2Fdesignspark%2Fraspberry-pi-3-model-b-vs-3-model-b&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;title=Raspberry%20Pi%203%20Model%20B%20vs.%203%20B%2B%3A%20Which%20should%20you%20buy%3F%20%7C%20Android%20Central&amp;txt=verifying%20prime%20numbers\">early tests based on a beta release of the OS<\/a>, a 15% performance boost is seen. However, you probably won&#8217;t see much real-world benefit as CPU is rarely the bottleneck on a small single-board computer like the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Incremental upgrade to Ethernet, and WiFi Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WiFi Improvements:<\/strong> Dual-band WiFi support has been found capable of about 100 Mb\/s throughput in testing, doubling what the Pi 3 Model B achieved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ethernet capabilities:<\/strong> Gigabit Ethernet support further boosts WiFi performance, which ups maximum throughput to about 300 Mbps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PoE support:<\/strong> This allows for powering of your Raspberry Pi 3B+ over its ethernet connection, easing power control as there&#8217;s no need for wiring in any sort of switch or relay now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing between Raspberry Pi 3 Model 3 and 3B+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already own the 3B, you probably don&#8217;t need the 3B+, but you should still have heavy considerations due to its clear performance upgrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the release of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Raspberry-Pi-4-Computer-Model-B-4GB-p-4077.html\">Raspberry Pi 4 Model B<\/a>, it&#8217;s hard to argue that&#8217;s the better option in terms of performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3B+ vs Pi 4? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned, I&#8217;ll cover a 3B+ and Raspberry Pi 4 comparison in a future post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raspberry Pi 3b+ Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how to turn your Raspberry Pi 3B or 3B+ into a computer in no time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended list of kits and accessories below will easily help you get started with the 3B and 3B+!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: Despite the differences seen between the two, accessories like enclosures, HATs, kits built for the model 3B will also fit the 3B+! (Apart from the following case)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B\/B+ Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.seeedstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"27518\" class=\"wp-image-27518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Armor-Case-for-Raspberry-Pi-3-Model-B-p-3077.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Armor Case for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.seeedstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"27519\" data-link=\"\/blog\/?attachment_id=27519\" class=\"wp-image-27519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3B-case-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Armor-Case-for-Raspberry-Pi-3-Model--p-3120.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Armor Case for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermal throttling and heat issues have been widely talked about in the Raspberry Pi community. Hence, I&#8217;m recommending these cases to help keep those high temperatures away from your project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dual Fan<\/li><li>Ultimate Cooling<\/li><li>Aluminum Alloy<\/li><li>CNC Machining<\/li><li>Easy To Mount<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other cooling systems, it&#8217;s super quiet as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/American-Standard-USB-Wall-Power-Supply-5VDC-2-1A-FCC-UL.html\">USB Wall Power Supply 5VDC 2.1A<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/ab187aaa5f626ad16c8031644cd2de5b\/h\/t\/httpsstatics3.seeedstudio.comproduct313990002201_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most important accessory for your Raspberry Pi 3B or 3B+ as without this, there&#8217;s no power! You can simply power it up alongside a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?cat=&amp;q=Micro+USB+Cable\">micro USB cable<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Raspberry Pi 3B\/3B+ supports 2.1A, this is a perfect choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This uses the American Standard, for Europe standard heard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Europe-Standard-USB-Wall-Power-Supply-5VDC-2-1A-CE-Intertek-GS.html\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/micro-SD-Card-Card-with-Card-Reader-32GB-Class-10-p-4082.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">micro SD Card with Card Reader-32GB (Class 10)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/ab187aaa5f626ad16c8031644cd2de5b\/1\/_\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important accessory for your Raspberry Pi 3B\/3B+ is a micro SD card as, without this, you can&#8217;t store your files and operating system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With only $5.6, you can get this 32GB super cost-effective micro-SD card!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Raspberry-Pi-Camera-Module-V2-p-2800.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/aa594c9fc955742a08f5aada927a2ed2\/r\/a\/raspberry-pi-camera-v2-preview_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to capture photos and videos on your Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and B+? This Raspberry Pi camera module V2 is the one for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 is a new official camera board released by Raspberry\u00a0Pi Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It carries an 8 megapixel Sony IMX219 image sensor which has a great performance in catching the high resolution of images and videos<\/li><li>The image sensor can output up to 3280\u00d72464 pixel static images ,1080p30, 720p60 and\u00a0640x480p90 video<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Lazy to source for individual components and get it one by one? Fear not, here at Seeed, we got just the thing for you! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Kits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Quick-Starter-Kit-for-Raspberry-Pi-3-Model-B.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Quick Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/ab187aaa5f626ad16c8031644cd2de5b\/h\/t\/httpsstatics3.seeedstudio.comseeedimg2016-08vxqxjym75vebdkze9wjcgnqm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">With this starter kit, you can easily get started with the Raspberry Pi 3B or even 3B+ without the hassle of sourcing for individual components! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">Yes, it includes all the necessary accessories ranging from the power supply, an SD card with preinstalled NOOBS, HDMI cable and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color\">Here&#8217;s the full list of parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1x 16 GB MicroSD card (class 10) with preinstalled\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.org\/downloads\/noobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">NOOBS<\/a>: An easy operating system installer which contains Raspbian as well as a bunch of alternative operating systems.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Raspberry-Pi-B%2B%26amp%3B2-Enclosure-Black-p-2135.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Black Enclosure<\/a>: An ABS plastic enclosure that is easy to assemble, fits for both Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi B+\/2.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/American-Standard-USB-Wall-Power-Supply-5VDC-2.1A-FCC-UL-p-1829.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">5V 2.1A Power Adapter (American Standard)<\/a>: A high-quality power adapter that has been certificated with FCC&amp;CE.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Micro-USB-Cable-w%26amp%3B-Switch-p-2128.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Micro USB with built-in switch \u2013 1.5 Meter<\/a>: The built-in switch comes very handy here, as you don\u2019t need to pull off the cable every time when you want to turn off the power.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Flat-HDMI-Male-to-Male-Cable--1M%2CSupport-3D-For-HDTV-computer-%26amp%3B-tablets-cable-p-2142.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">HDMI Cable \u2013 1 Meter<\/a>: This 1 meter HDMI cable allows you to set up your media equipment easily and quickly.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/USB-to-TTL-Serial-Cable-Debugger-for-Dev-Board-p-1642.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">USB to TTL Serial Cable \u2013 1 Meter<\/a>: Provides an easy way to connect your Pi to one of the USB port on your PC, helps you log in Raspbian console via Putty or Screen.<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Black-Ethernet-Cable-1-Meter-p-1811.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">Ethernet Cable \u2013 1 Meter<\/a>: Even though Raspberry Pi 3 is WiFi-ready, you may still need an Ethernet cable in case your wireless network went wrong<\/li><li>1x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/802.11b%26amp%3Bg%26amp%3Bn-150Mbps-Wireless-USB-Adapter-p-1497.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog\">802.11b\/g\/n 150Mbps Wireless USB Adapter<\/a>: Plug this in to give your Raspberry Pi 3 internet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all for today! I hope that this guide helped you better understand the differences between Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi 3B+ <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in more Raspberry Pi accessories and products? 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