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Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi 5 - 16GB

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The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB is a powerful Raspberry Pi single-board computer featuring a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, and an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU.

Offering a major performance improvement over previous Raspberry Pi generations, Raspberry Pi 5 is designed for demanding applications including desktop computing, programming, robotics, AI development, industrial automation, multimedia, smart home systems, servers, and advanced embedded projects.

With dual 4K display support, PCIe expansion, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, dual MIPI camera/display interfaces, and the standard 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 5 provides a versatile platform for both development and deployment.

Key Features

  • 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
  • 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor
  • 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU
  • Dual 4Kp60 display output
  • 4Kp60 HEVC hardware decoding
  • Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • PCIe 2.0 ×1 expansion interface
  • 2 × USB 3.0 ports
  • 2 × USB 2.0 ports
  • Dual 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
  • High-speed microSD interface
  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header
  • USB-C power input
  • Real-Time Clock (RTC)
  • Dedicated power button
  • PoE+ support with a separate PoE+ HAT

High-Performance Processor

At the heart of Raspberry Pi 5 is a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, providing a substantial increase in processing performance for demanding applications.

The processor features:

  • 4 × Arm Cortex-A76 CPU cores
  • 2.4GHz clock speed
  • 64-bit architecture
  • Cryptography extensions
  • 512KB L2 cache per core
  • 2MB shared L3 cache

Combined with 16GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, this version is particularly suitable for memory-intensive applications, development environments, multitasking, servers, and advanced computing projects.

Advanced Graphics

Raspberry Pi 5 features an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU with support for:

  • OpenGL ES 3.1
  • Vulkan 1.2
  • Dual 4Kp60 display output
  • HDR display support
  • Hardware 4Kp60 HEVC decoding

This makes Raspberry Pi 5 suitable for multimedia systems, desktop environments, digital signage, graphical interfaces, and other graphics-intensive applications.

Camera & Display Support

Raspberry Pi 5 includes two 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers.

These flexible MIPI interfaces can be configured for compatible cameras or displays, allowing configurations such as:

  • Two cameras
  • Two displays
  • One camera + one display

This provides considerably more flexibility for computer vision, robotics, embedded displays, and multi-camera applications.

PCIe Expansion

A dedicated PCIe 2.0 ×1 interface allows Raspberry Pi 5 to connect to high-speed peripherals.

With a suitable adapter or M.2 HAT, this interface can be used for devices such as:

  • NVMe SSDs
  • AI accelerator modules
  • High-speed storage
  • Specialized PCIe peripherals

A compatible adapter or HAT is required and is normally sold separately.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: Raspberry Pi 5
  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
  • CPU: Quad-Core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76
  • CPU Clock: 2.4GHz
  • CPU Cache: 512KB L2 per core + 2MB shared L3
  • GPU: VideoCore VII
  • GPU Clock: 800MHz
  • Graphics API: OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
  • Video Decoder: 4Kp60 HEVC
  • Display Output: Dual 4Kp60 HDMI with HDR support
  • Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
  • Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
  • USB 3.0: 2 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
  • USB 2.0: 2 ports
  • Storage: microSD with high-speed SDR104 support
  • Camera/Display: 2 × 4-lane MIPI transceivers
  • PCIe: PCIe 2.0 ×1
  • GPIO: Standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin header
  • Power Input: USB Type-C
  • Recommended Power: 5V / 5A DC with USB Power Delivery
  • RTC: Integrated, with external battery connection
  • Power Button: Integrated
  • PoE+: Supported with a separate PoE+ HAT

Connectivity

Raspberry Pi 5 provides extensive wired and wireless connectivity for embedded and general-purpose computing.

Wireless:

  • Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Wired:

  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2 × USB 3.0
  • 2 × USB 2.0
  • PCIe 2.0 ×1
  • 40-pin GPIO
  • Dual MIPI camera/display interfaces

Smart Home & Home Assistant

The Raspberry Pi 5 is an excellent platform for building a Home Assistant smart home hub.

Home Assistant can run locally on Raspberry Pi, allowing compatible smart home devices, sensors, switches, lighting, environmental monitoring systems, and automation equipment to be managed from a centralized platform.

Local processing can also reduce dependence on external cloud services for supported devices and automations.

Typical Applications

  • Desktop computer
  • Programming and software development
  • Home Assistant server
  • Smart home automation
  • Robotics
  • AI and computer vision
  • IoT gateway
  • Multimedia center
  • Digital signage
  • Retro gaming
  • Network server
  • NAS projects
  • Sensor networks
  • Remote monitoring
  • Industrial automation
  • Embedded systems development
  • Education and STEM
  • Electronics prototyping

Power Recommendation

For maximum performance and reliable operation with demanding USB peripherals, use a suitable 5V / 5A USB-C Power Delivery power supply.

Lower-power supplies may work in some configurations, but available USB peripheral power and overall system capability can be limited.

Cooling Recommendation

Raspberry Pi 5 provides significantly higher performance than previous generations and can generate substantial heat under sustained workloads.

For demanding applications, an Active Cooler, compatible heatsink/fan solution, or properly ventilated enclosure is recommended to help maintain performance and reduce thermal throttling.

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