While the older Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+ models aren’t as powerful as the Pi 4 or new Pi 5, you can improve their performance by overclocking the CPU. This will make the processor run at a higher maximum speed, although you’ll need to find a way to dissipate the extra heat created to avoid CPU thermal throttling and maritain stability.
How to Overclock the Raspberry Pi 3
Turbocharge your old Raspberry Pi 3 or 3B+ single-board computer by overclocking its CPU to unleash its full power.