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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi 4 Model B: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi 4 Model B gpu model compared
Gpu model is the dividing line, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 Vivante GC7000UL against Raspberry Pi 4 Model B VideoCore VI. There is a split on storage type as well, eMMC on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus microSD on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. On memory there is little in it, 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus 4 GB on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. Soc model is not the same on both, Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus Broadcom BCM2711 on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. Wireless is not the same on both, WiFi 5 on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus WiFi 5, Bluetooth on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.
Which should you buy, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 or Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?
The Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 suits factory floor Modbus/CAN protocol gateways and outdoor or harsh-environment IoT deployments, though it is not the pick for hobbyist or desktop projects and budget-constrained builds. Take the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B for budget desktop, media center, and home server builds that don't need Pi 5-class speed. It is equally the pick for projects with an existing library of Pi 4 HATs and cases. It is not the one for anyone starting fresh who could get better price-to-performance from a Raspberry Pi 5 4GB instead. Our rating of the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 (7.5/10): A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
Which is cheaper, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 or Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?
At the last price check the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B was $55.00 and the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 $399, a 625% premium.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: cpu architecture, gpio header and use case are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- CompuLab
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Raspberry Pi Foundation
CPU Architecture
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- ARM
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- ARM
Memory
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- 4 GBBest
Storage Type
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- eMMC
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- microSD
SoC Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Broadcom BCM2711
Wireless
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- WiFi 5
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- WiFi 5, Bluetooth
GPIO Header
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Yes
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Yes
Price
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 399 USD
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- 55 USD
Use Case
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- General Purpose
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- General Purpose
GPU Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Vivante GC7000UL
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- VideoCore VI
Which one should you pick?
Choose Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Raspberry Pi 4 Model B if you want the higher memory (4 GB vs 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $55.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.