Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ 1GB RAM Quad-Core 1.4GHz Board with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet Raspberry Pi 3B+

Makers, educators, and IoT developers rely on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ for projects that need dependable wireless connectivity and enough processing power for media, automation, or lightweight edge computing. The board runs a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor at 1.4 GHz and includes 1 GB of LPDDR2 SDRAM, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded and desktop-style applications.

Key specifications

• Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.4 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
• Wireless: IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2 / BLE
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0 (max throughput ~300 Mbps), 4× USB 2.0 ports
• Video & graphics: Full-size HDMI, Broadcom VideoCore IV 3D graphics
• Storage: MicroSD card slot
• Interfaces: 40-pin GPIO header, CSI camera, DSI display
• Power: 5 V / 2.5 A via Micro USB

Why choose it

The Model B+ improves on earlier Pi 3 boards with dual-band Wi-Fi and faster Ethernet, while keeping the familiar 40-pin GPIO layout and software compatibility. It is a solid foundation for learning Linux, building a retro game console, or prototyping connected devices.

Ideal use cases

• Home automation hubs and IoT gateways
• Educational programming and electronics projects
• Media centers and lightweight desktop computing
• Prototyping for embedded systems and robotics

Good to know

The board requires a MicroSD card with a compatible operating system (not included) and a stable 5 V power supply. The Gigabit Ethernet port is connected via the USB 2.0 bus, so real-world throughput is limited to about 300 Mbps.