Performance

Test setup

All tests are run in 24C ambient temperature, using the official Raspberry Pi chassis with the cover off. Individual tests are run for the extent of 20 minutes. 

Test software

sudo apt-get install sysbench
sysbench --num-threads=4 --test=cpu --cpu-max-prime=200000

1.56GHz Raspberry Pi 3+ CPU Overclock profile (where applicable)

arm_freq=1560
gpu_freq=500
core_freq=500
sdram_freq=500
sdram_schmoo=0x02000020
over_voltage=6
sdram_over_voltage=2

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Stock - Systest - 20 min

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Passive cooler - Thermal tape - Systest

Raspberry Pi 3 B+  Passive cooler -Thermal adhesive - Systest 20 min

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Active cooler - Thermal adhesive - Systest 20 min

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Overclocked to 1.56GHz - Active cooler - Thermal adhesive - Systest 20 mins