Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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ESP32, and the Raspberry Pi Pico go head-to-head in this real-world benchmark using Arduino to see which microcontroller performs better in both speed and energy efficiency. Using the same Arduino/C++ code to calculate π with 100,000 iterations, we test the Pico at 133 MHz and 240 MHz (overclocked) against the ESP32 at 240 MHz — and the results might surprise you.

The Raspberry Pi Pico doesn’t just keep up — it beats the ESP32 in performance and uses 51% less energy to complete the same task. If you're building an embedded project where Arduino compatibility, raw performance, or low power matter — and you don't need Wi-Fi/Bluetooth — the Pico is a seriously underrated option.

🛒 Boards Used in This Video:
🔗 Raspberry Pi Pico: educ8s.tv/part/RaspberryPiPico
🔗 ESP32 Dev Board: educ8s.tv/part/Esp32
🔗 Power Meter: educ8s.tv/part/UsbDoctorOLED

Timestamps ⏱️
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:35 - Specs
00:01:55 - First Test @133MHZ
00:03:04 - Second Test @240MHz
00:04:00 - Power Consumption
00:04:29 - Results Table




#ESP32 #Arduino #ESP32Projects #raspberrypi #raspberrypipico