Raspberry Pi Pi Zero
Raspberry Pi

Pi Zero

CPU ARM BCM2835
GPU VideoCore IV
Max RAM 0.5GB
Drives 1
From $45
Seller Ebay

The Raspberry Pi Pi Zero is a mini PC powered by the ARM ARM BCM2835 (ARM11 gen). It features 4 performance cores and 4 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated ARM VideoCore IV. Supports up to 0.5GB of RAM at 450 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 1 drive. Dimensions: 65 × 30 × 5mm (0.01L). Uses a GaN PSU.

CPU & Performance

CPUARM BCM2835
GenerationARM11
P-Cores4
Threads4
Single-core1
Socket0

GPU

GPUVideoCore IV
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM0.5GB
Max speed450 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives1
SD cardYes

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays1

Network

vProN

Physical

Dimensions65 × 30 × 5 mm
Volume0.01L

Power

PSU typeGaN

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, and very small desk setups. Consider Raspberry Pi Pi Zero if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed ARM ARM BCM2835 processor and ARM VideoCore IV integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Raspberry Pi Pi Zero features ARM ARM BCM2835 with ARM VideoCore IV integrated GPU, offering the listed mini PC hardware configuration. CPU details include ARM11 CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 4 threads. Memory support includes at 450 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 1 storage drive and SD card reader. Display support includes support for up to 1 display. Physical design includes a 65 × 30 × 5 mm chassis (0.01L). Power information lists GaN power supply. Lifecycle information lists release date listed as 1-Nov-2015.

Based on its overall score of 70.4, Raspberry Pi Pi Zero is positioned as a lower-ranked mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Verdict

Best for

basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, very small desk setups.

Avoid if

you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet.

Alternatives
  • AOOSTAR T8 Plus / M8S — better value at comparable performance
  • GMKtec/Morefine Nucbox K11 4090M — higher performance ceiling
  • CWWK/Topton 1245U 8x2.5G — stronger wired networking for homelab use

Review

The Raspberry Pi Pi Zero is a palm-size mini PC built around ARM ARM BCM2835 and ARM VideoCore IV integrated graphics. With a listed price around $45, it is aimed at buyers looking for basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, very small desk setups. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: unspecified maximum RAM capacity, up to 1 drive, including 0 NVMe slots (SD card reader), no listed wired Ethernet, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 70.4 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The listed release date is 1-Nov-2015. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the Raspberry Pi Pi Zero makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.

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