Here’s a comparison of various Raspberry Pi models, detailing their specifications:

Raspberry Pi 1 Model B512MBSingle-core 700MHz ARM1176JZF-S2YesFirst-generation model; lacks wireless connectivity.
Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+512MBSingle-core 700MHz ARM1176JZF-S4YesImproved version of Model B with more USB ports.
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+256MBSingle-core 700MHz ARM1176JZF-S1NoLower-cost variant without Ethernet; reduced USB ports.
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B1GBQuad-core 900MHz ARM Cortex-A74YesEnhanced performance with quad-core processor.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B1GBQuad-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A534YesIntroduced built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+1GBQuad-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A534YesImproved network performance with Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+512MBQuad-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A531NoCompact version with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; lacks Ethernet.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B2GB, 4GB, 8GBQuad-core 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A724 (2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0)YesSupports dual 4K displays; USB 3.0 ports; available in multiple RAM options.
Raspberry Pi 4004GBQuad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A723YesIntegrated into a compact keyboard; designed for desktop use.
Raspberry Pi Zero512MBSingle-core 1GHz ARM1176JZF-S1NoUltra-compact form factor; minimal connectivity.
Raspberry Pi Zero W512MBSingle-core 1GHz ARM1176JZF-S1NoAdds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the Zero model.
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W512MBQuad-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A531NoImproved performance with quad-core processor; maintains compact size.
Raspberry Pi 5 Model B2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GBQuad-core 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A764 (2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0)YesLatest model with significant performance enhancements; supports PCIe interface.
Raspberry Pi 5008GBQuad-core 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A763YesIntegrated keyboard design; suitable for desktop applications; supports dual 4K displays.

Note: Specifications such as USB ports and Ethernet availability vary across models. Some models, like the Raspberry Pi Zero series, are designed for minimalistic applications and may require additional accessories for extended connectivity.

For more detailed comparisons and specifications, you can refer to the official Raspberry Pi documentation and comparison charts.1

  1. From ChatGPT 4o, 1/13/2025 ↩︎