Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B lands as a entry-level single board computer, built around 1 GB.
33/100
1 GBBCM2711IEEE 802.11ac5.0
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Why we rate it
- Above-average usb 3 ports
- Above-average gpio pins
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUBCM2711
Cores4
RAM1 GB
Ports
USB 3 ports2
USB 2 ports2
Ethernet1
Expansion and GPIO
GPIO pins40
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11ac
Bluetooth5
More specs
Gigabit ethernetYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRaspberry Pi 4 Model B vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero
Raspberry Pi 4 Model BBanana Pi BPI-M4 Zero
| Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 4 Model BThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M4 Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33 /100Better | 30 /100 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GBBetter |
| CPU | BCM2711 | Allwinner H618 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU max clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| WIFI | — | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable single board computer for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need m.2 slot, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 33/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?
Its usb 3 ports stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB?
The Raspberry Pi 5 4GB scores 36/100 versus this one at 33/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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