The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is based on the 64-bit quad-core Broadcom BCM2837 ARMv8 core with a processor clock of 1.2 GHz and is therefore up to ten times more powerful than a first-generation Raspberry Pi with wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity.
specifications
New processor generation: Broadcom BCM2837 64-bit Quad Core, 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM (BCM2837 64-bit ARMv8 ARM Cortex-A53)
Bluetooth 4.1 (Low Energy) and Wi-Fi on board
Fast Ethernet LAN port 10/100 MBit/s
Composite video/audio port (3.5mm jack)
4x USB 2.0 port
microSD card slot
Full-size HDMI port
DSI display interface
CSI camera port
40-pin GPIO
micro-USB port for power supply
Dimensions: 85.6 x 56 x 21mm
Getting Started
You'll need (not included):
Micro SD card with Raspberry Pi OS installed
Micro USB power supply (2.1 A)
And to use it as a desktop computer, you'll need:
TV or monitor and HDMI cable
Keyboard and mouse
For a step-by-step guide to getting your Pi up and running, check out our onlineGetting started guide.
Useful Link:
BCM2837 package change
BCM2837 package change (2)