Learn how to check the specifications of your Raspberry Pi with a few simple commands.

Ever wondered what your Raspberry Pi’s specifications are? In this article, we will learn how to check its core specs using a few simple commands in the terminal. …


Updated September 3, 2023

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Ever wondered what your Raspberry Pi’s specifications are? In this article, we will learn how to check its core specs using a few simple commands in the terminal.

  1. Type the following command to check the model of your Raspberry Pi:

    cat /proc/device-tree/model

    This will give you the name and type of your Raspberry Pi, such as “Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus” or “Raspberry Pi Zero W”.

  2. To check the CPU information, type:

    cat /proc/cpuinfo

    This will display various details about your Raspberry Pi’s processor, such as the architecture, revision number, and more.

  3. To see the amount of memory (RAM) available on your Raspberry Pi, type:

    free -h

    This will show you the total amount of RAM, as well as how much is used and free.

  4. If you want to check the version of the Raspberry Pi OS you’re running, type:

    cat /etc/os-release

    This will display information about your operating system, including the name (Raspbian, Ubuntu) and version number.

  5. To check your Raspberry Pi’s network configuration, type:

    ifconfig

    This will show you the IP address of your Raspberry Pi on the network, as well as other details about its connection.

  6. Finally, to see information about the GPU, such as its memory and model, type:

    vcgencmd get_mem arm && vcgencmd get_config int

    This will provide you with details about your Raspberry Pi’s graphics processor.

That’s it! Now you know how to check the core specs of your Raspberry Pi using a few simple commands in the terminal. Remember, these commands can be used on any Raspberry Pi model, regardless of its specifications, so feel free to try them out on any device you have.

Happy tinkering!