The Most Powerful Raspberry Pi – Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest product in the popular Raspberry Pi range of computers. It offers ground-breaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to the prior-generation Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ while retaining backward compatibility and similar power consumption. For the end-user, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B provides desktop performance comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.

Check out the Major Upgrades on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. And here is the comparison table between Raspberry Pi 4 Model B vs Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+:

Raspberry Pi as Desktop Computer

The faster 1.5GHz 64-bit quad-core CPU on the Raspberry Pi 4’s Cortex A72 SoC, coupled with the up to 4GB LPDDR4 RAM gives performance comparable to entry-level x86 desktop PCs. You’ll see significantly faster boot speeds, and much better performance for CPU-heavy tasks like emulation and media center usage; much snappier all round! We have been using this single board computer as daily online web-based work including accessing emails, Google Drive and playing YouTube videos via the Chromium browser. We like it!

Faster USB and Ethernet

The Raspberry Pi 4 has two USB 3.0 ports, for up to 10x faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0, perfect for connecting fast peripherals like SSDs and flash drives. There are also two USB 2.0 ports for connecting less speed-dependent peripherals like keyboards and mice.

The true gigabit ethernet on the Raspberry Pi 4, designed for super-speedy wired networking while retaining the Power-over-Ethernet capability (requires additional Raspberry Pi PoE HAT), making it perfect as a media server and network-related projects. We manage to get 940 Mbits/s through Iperf3 on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B’s Ethernet port.

4K Multimedia, Dual Display

With the Video VI GPU, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is capable of supporting 4Kp60 multimedia. You can use much larger displays with crisp, sharp, high resolution. Use the H.265 4Kp60 hardware decoding to watch 4K movies in your favorite media center distro.

For the first time, you’ll be able to use dual HDMI displays with the Raspberry Pi. This is great for working on a bunch of different tasks at the same time without having to work in tiny windows.

Of course, you will need the micro HDMI cable, we have you covered! Get the official micro HDMI cable here. 

More Peripherals on GPIO

Alongside the major upgrades, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B still keeps backward compatibility on the 40-pin GPIO. So generally, all of the HATs (Hardware Attach on Top) are still compatible with this powerful board. However there are also some upgrades on the 40-pin header, the new Raspberry Pi has support for an additional 4× UART, 4× SPI, and 4× I2C connectors. Of course, it is still compatible with Cytron’s Maker pHAT 🙂

USB-C for Input Power

With the USB-C socket for Input power, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is able to get more power (preferred 15W or higher) and deliver higher power for its peripherals such as USB 3.0, e.g.: HDD and SSD Hard Disk. With that, you will need the Power Adapter with USB-C cable, and of course, we have it. Grab the UK plug and EU plug here, both are official power adapter from Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Features and Specs:

• Broadcom BCM2711, 64-bit ARM Cortex-A73 (ARMv8), Quad-core, 28nm Processor SoC running @ 1.5GHz, with a metal body for better heat dissipation.
• LPDDR4 4GB SDRAM
• 2 x USB3.0 Port + 2 x USB2.0 Port
• Expanded 40-pin GPIO Header
• Video/Audio Out:
  • 4-pole 3.5mm connector
  • 2 x micro HDMI port, support 4Kp60 video, dual display
  • Raw LCD (DSI)
• Image/Camera input: CSI port
• Storage: MicroSD
• True Gigabit Ethernet, >900 Mbps
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support (requires separate PoE HAT)
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
• Low-Level Peripherals:
  • 27 x GPIO
  • UART
  • I2C bus
  • SPI bus with two chip selects
  • +3.3V
  • +5V
  • Ground
• Power Requirement, 5V/3.0A via USB type C connector.
• Supports Raspbian, and check 3rd party Operating System here.
• Dimensions: 85mm x 56mm x 17mm

FAQs

Why is PiBOX India name not showing up on Raspberry PI Site?

PiBOX India is in communication with Raspberry PI Foundation on this. Our boards are fully covered under warranty. Please contact support via WhatsApp: 8072238441 or support@uat6.pibox.in for any technical questions and support.

What are the famous combo units available from PiBOX India?

The famous units are – JumpStart Combo & Easy Cool Combo for PI4.

What is the Raspberry Pi 4 B Input Voltage?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Input Voltage is 5V at 3 Amps.

What power connector does the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B use?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B uses a USB-C connector for power input. Whilst the port uses a USB-C connector, it is for power only and no data can be transmitted over this port.

Does the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B have WiFi?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has 802.11ac WiFi wireless Networking built-in. The board is 802.11.b/g/n/ac compatible, supporting both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz frequencies.

What CPU is on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has a Broadcom 2711 system on a chip which is a Quad-core Cortex-A72 64-bit chip running at 1.5GHz. During benchmarks, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B reports as running a BCM2835.

Can my Raspberry Pi 4 Model B run Windows OS?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B does not support Windows.

What operating systems can the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B run?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B supports NOOBs and Raspbian which are Linux based operating systems.

Is there a case or enclosure available for he Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?

Yes. Its included when you buy a combo or you can buy the case separately.

What display connectors are on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has two micro HDMI ports that can be used for connecting two displays.

What is the difference between the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B much faster than the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. Depending on the type of computational workload, the 4 is between 15 and 60% faster than the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+.

Does the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B support Gigabit Ethernet?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B supports true Gigabit Ethernet. In testing the Raspberry Pi 4 averaged 912mbps (versus 294mbps on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+).

What Raspberry Pi 4 Model B benchmarks are we getting?

Using the open-source benchmark software Phronix Test Suite, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (with 1GB RAM) completed the prime CPU test in 60 seconds (compared to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+’s 80 seconds). The render test showed the Pi 4 at 27fps at 720p (compared to the Pi 3 at 16fps at 720p).

What Raspberry Pi 4 B accessories are recommended?

The essential accessories needed for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B include a Power Supply, MicroSD Card, USB-C to USB Converter and microHDMI to HDMI adapter.

When was the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B released?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B was released on June 24th 2019.

What is the latest revision of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?

As of June 24th, the latest revision of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is revision version 1.1

What is the pinout for the analogue Audio/Video Jack on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B uses a four pole TRRS (Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve) stero output and composite video port.