{"id":114809,"date":"2017-01-23T10:58:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T08:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=114809"},"modified":"2017-01-23T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T09:01:08","slug":"raspberry-pi-3-vs-asus-tinker-board-pricing-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/114809-raspberry-pi-3-vs-asus-tinker-board-pricing-and-performance","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi 3 vs Asus Tinker Board – Pricing and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asus recently\u00a0launched the Tinker Board, a mini PC similar to the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n

These\u00a0types of devices are\u00a0popular among DIY enthusiasts due to their ability to interface with electronics via general-purpose input\/output (GPIO) pins.<\/p>\n

This makes them suitable for anything from robotics to homemade gadgets.<\/p>\n

The Tinker Board features a similar layout to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, with four USB 2.0 ports and an array of GPIO pins.<\/p>\n

The Asus board boasts more power than the Raspberry Pi 3, thanks to its faster processor and 2GB of RAM.<\/p>\n

While both devices use a micro-USB power input, the Tinker Board uses more power than the Raspberry Pi \u2013 with a maximum power consumption of 5W compared to the Raspberry Pi 3\u2019s maximum of 4W.<\/p>\n

The specifications and performance of the Asus Tinker Board and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B are detailed below.<\/p>\n

Specifications and Performance<\/h3>\n
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Specifications<\/th>\nAsus Tinker Board<\/th>\nRaspberry Pi 3 Model B<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nCortex-A17 Quad-core 1.8GHz<\/td>\nCortex-A53 Quad-core 1.2GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n2GB LPDDR3<\/td>\n1GB LPDDR2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi 802.11b\/g\/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit LAN<\/td>\nWi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.1, 10\/100Mbit\/s Ethernet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB<\/strong><\/td>\n4x USB 2.0<\/td>\n4x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio<\/strong><\/td>\n1x 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n1x 3.5mm jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n1x HDMI supports 4K<\/td>\n1x HDMI supports Full HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nMicroSD card slot<\/td>\nMicroSD card slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal Headers<\/strong><\/td>\n1x 40-pin header<\/td>\n1x 40-pin header<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a355<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nR629<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Tinker<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tinker<\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing and Availability<\/h3>\n

The Tinker Board is priced at \u00a355<\/a><\/strong> and is currently not available in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is priced at R629<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and is available from a number of local retailers, including dedicated stores such as PiShop<\/a><\/strong> or PiFactory<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The more expensive Asus Tinker Board provides DIY enthusiasts with a powerful SoC and has several advantages over the Raspberry Pi, including 4K support.<\/p>\n

The mini computer could be a useful product for hackers requiring a more powerful device.<\/p>\n

\"Asus<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Raspberry<\/a><\/p>\n

This article first appeared on MyBroadband<\/strong> <\/a>and is republished with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now read:\u00a0Budget graphics cards under R5,000 \u2013 Pricing and performance<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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