Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest addition to the popular Raspberry Pi computer family. Compared to the predecessor generation 3 B+, the Pi 4 offers significantly increased processor speed, multimedia performance, memory equipment and connectivity - with full downward compatibility and comparable power consumption. For the end user, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B offers desktop performance comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.
Key features include a powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM v8 processor, up to 4GB of RAM, dual-display support with resolutions up to 4K thanks to two micro HDMI ports, hardware video decoding up to 4Kp60, dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 3.0. The optional PoE HAT supports the Pi 4 Power-over-Ethernet.
Dual-Band WiFi and Bluetooth on the Raspberry Pi 4 have a modular conformity certification, which allows the use of the board in in-house developments with significantly reduced effort to develop conformity tests. A guaranteed production time of the Pi 4 until January 2026 enables its use in professional applications with high demands on long-term availability.
Model overview
| | Raspberry Pi 4 | Raspberry Pi 3B+ |
|---|
Processor
| | 4x 1.5 GHz (64-bit)
Broadcom BCM2711
(Cortex-A72, ARM v8) | 4x 1.4 GHz (64-bit)
Broadcom BCM2837B0
(Cortex-A53, ARM v8) |
| Memory card | | microSDXC slot |
| Connectivity | HDMI | 2x micro HDMI
(up to 4Kp60) | 1x full-size HDMI
(up to 1080p) |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x USB 2.0 OTG via USB-C | 4x USB 2.0 |
| LAN | 1x Gigabit Ethernet
(up to 1000 MBit/s) | 1x Gigabit Ethernet
(up to 300 MBit/s) |
| WiFi | 2.4 / 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, BLE | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPIO | Standard 40-pin GPIO header |
| Other | 1x DSI Display Port
1x CSI Camera Port
1x 4-Pin Stereo Audio / Composite Video Port |
| Multimedia | Hardware-
Decoder | H.265 (4Kp60 decoding)
H.264 (1080p60 decoding, 1080p30 encoding) | H.264 (1080p30 decoding/encoding)
MPEG-4 (1080p30 decoding) |
| Graphics | OpenGL ES, 3.0 | |
| Power supply | Power supply unit | 5V/3A (via USB-C) | 5V/2.5A (via microUSB) |
| PoE | Power-over-Ethernet optional via PoE HAT |
| Dimensions | | 85 x 56 x 20 mm |
At a Glance
Please note the following to get started with the new Raspberry Pi 4:
- The Pi4 requires a power supply with USB-C plug. You can use the new official Raspberry Pi USB-C power supply, or continue using your existing Raspberry Pi 5.1V/2.5A micro-USB power supply with the new official USB-C plug adapter.
- To connect HDMI monitors, you need one or two micro-HDMI to standard HDMI cables.
- Old cases are not compatible with the new Pi4. We recommend the new official Pi4 case. Please note that this case currently has several days delivery time.
- Old HATs and displays as well as all Raspberry Pi cameras are fully compatible with the Pi4.
- The memory card for the Pi4 must be loaded with the latest NOOBS operating system.
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