Confused by the Raspberry Pi naming scheme and not sure which to buy? This comparison chart outlines the differences between each model.
| Compute Module | Raspberry Pi, Model A+ | Raspberry Pi, Model B+ | Raspberry Pi 2, Model B |
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| $250 USD## | $20 USD | $35 USD | $35 USD |
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| 512MB | 256MB | 512MB | 1GB (1024MB) |
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| 250MHz Broadcom VideoCore IV | |||
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| Power | |||
| 0.8W - 2.0W | 0.5W - 1.2W | 1.0W - 1.7W | 1.2W - 1.8W |
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- # This is a target price and does not include taxes or shipping; prices also depend on availability.
- ## This price include a development kit for the Compute Module.
- ### Guide for selecting the best MicroSD card for your Raspberry Pi.
Edits:
- 2015/02/13 - Added section on power usage.
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