The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB delivers a major performance upgrade to the Raspberry Pi platform, combining a powerful 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, 8GB LPDDR4X memory, and an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU in the familiar Raspberry Pi single-board computer format.
Powered by the Broadcom BCM2712, Raspberry Pi 5 provides significantly higher CPU, graphics, memory, and I/O performance than the previous Raspberry Pi 4 generation.
With dual 4K display output, PCIe expansion, dual MIPI camera/display interfaces, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, RTC, and the standard 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerful platform for desktop computing, robotics, AI, IoT, industrial automation, multimedia, servers, and embedded development.
Key Features
- 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
- Broadcom BCM2712 processor
- 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU
- 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU
- Dual 4Kp60 display output
- HDR support
- Hardware 4Kp60 HEVC decoding
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 2 × USB 3.0 ports
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
- PCIe 2.0 ×1 interface
- 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
- High-speed microSD interface
- Standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- Dedicated power button
- USB-C power input
- PoE+ support with separate PoE+ HAT
Broadcom BCM2712 Processor
At the heart of Raspberry Pi 5 is the Broadcom BCM2712, featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 CPU operating at 2.4GHz.
Processor specifications include:
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CPU: Quad-Core Arm Cortex-A76
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Architecture: 64-bit
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Clock Speed: 2.4GHz
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L2 Cache: 512KB per core
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Shared L3 Cache: 2MB
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Cryptography Extensions: Supported
The improved processor architecture provides substantially more computing performance for demanding applications such as software development, desktop computing, servers, robotics, and data processing.
8GB LPDDR4X Memory
This model includes 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, providing ample memory for multitasking and more demanding applications.
The 8GB version is particularly suitable for:
- Desktop environments
- Programming and development
- Home servers
- Containers
- Databases
- Robotics
- AI development
- Computer vision
- Home Assistant
- Industrial applications
Advanced VideoCore VII Graphics
Raspberry Pi 5 uses an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, providing significantly improved graphics performance over the previous generation.
Graphics capabilities include:
- OpenGL ES 3.1
- Vulkan 1.2
- Dual 4Kp60 display output
- HDR support
- Hardware 4Kp60 HEVC decoding
This makes Raspberry Pi 5 suitable for multimedia, graphical interfaces, digital signage, gaming, desktop applications, and high-resolution display systems.
Dual 4K Display Output
Raspberry Pi 5 can drive two 4K displays at up to 60Hz, making dual-monitor desktop and digital signage applications possible.
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Display Outputs: 2 × Micro-HDMI
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Maximum Output: Dual 4Kp60
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HDR: Supported
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HEVC Decode: 4Kp60 hardware decoding
Camera & Display Interfaces
Raspberry Pi 5 features two 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers, providing flexible connectivity for compatible Raspberry Pi cameras and displays.
Depending on the connected hardware, the interfaces can support combinations such as:
- Two cameras
- Two displays
- One camera + one display
This is particularly useful for:
- Computer vision
- Stereo vision
- Robotics
- AI cameras
- Industrial inspection
- Multi-camera systems
- Embedded display applications
PCIe Expansion
Raspberry Pi 5 exposes a PCIe 2.0 ×1 interface, allowing compatible high-speed peripherals to be connected using an appropriate adapter or HAT.
Possible applications include:
- NVMe SSD storage
- AI accelerator modules
- High-speed expansion devices
- Specialized PCIe peripherals
A compatible M.2 HAT or other PCIe adapter is required and is normally sold separately.
USB Connectivity
Raspberry Pi 5 includes:
- 2 × USB 3.0 ports
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
The USB 3.0 ports support simultaneous high-speed operation of up to 5Gbps, providing connectivity for external storage, cameras, development hardware, and other USB peripherals.
Network & Wireless Connectivity
Built-in connectivity includes:
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Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
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Bluetooth Low Energy: BLE
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Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
PoE+ operation is also supported when using a compatible PoE+ HAT, sold separately.
Storage
Raspberry Pi 5 includes a microSD card slot supporting high-speed SDR104 mode.
For applications requiring faster storage, an NVMe SSD can also be connected through the PCIe interface using a compatible M.2 HAT or adapter.
40-Pin GPIO Header
The standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header provides access to digital I/O and communication interfaces for electronics development.
It can be used with compatible:
- Sensors
- Relays
- Motor drivers
- Displays
- HATs
- I2C devices
- SPI devices
- UART devices
- Robotics hardware
- IoT modules
Technical Specifications
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Model: Raspberry Pi 5
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RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
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Processor: Broadcom BCM2712
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CPU: Quad-Core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76
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CPU Clock: 2.4GHz
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L2 Cache: 512KB per core
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L3 Cache: 2MB shared
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GPU: VideoCore VII
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GPU Clock: 800MHz
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Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
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Video Decode: 4Kp60 HEVC
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Display Output: Dual 4Kp60 with HDR support
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Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
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Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
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USB 3.0: 2 ports
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USB 2.0: 2 ports
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Storage: microSD with SDR104 support
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Camera/Display: 2 × 4-lane MIPI transceivers
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PCIe: PCIe 2.0 ×1
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GPIO: Standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi header
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Power: 5V / 5A DC via USB-C with Power Delivery support
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RTC: Integrated, with external battery connection
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Power Button: Integrated
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PoE+: Supported with separate PoE+ HAT
Power Recommendation
For maximum performance, particularly when using higher-power USB peripherals, a suitable 5V / 5A USB-C Power Delivery power supply is recommended.
The official Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C power supply is designed specifically to meet these requirements.
Cooling Recommendation
Raspberry Pi 5 offers significantly higher performance than earlier generations and can generate considerable heat under sustained workloads.
For demanding applications, active cooling is recommended using a compatible solution such as:
- Raspberry Pi Active Cooler
- Fan-equipped Raspberry Pi 5 case
- Suitable heatsink and fan combination
Effective cooling helps reduce thermal throttling during extended high-performance operation.
Typical Applications
- Desktop computer
- Programming and software development
- Robotics
- AI and machine learning
- Computer vision
- Home Assistant
- Smart home automation
- IoT gateway
- Home server
- Network server
- NAS projects
- Multimedia center
- Digital signage
- Industrial automation
- Remote monitoring
- Embedded systems
- Electronics development
- STEM education
Package Includes
Important Note
Power supply, microSD card, case, cooling solution, HDMI cables, NVMe SSD, M.2 HAT, camera, display, and other accessories are not included.
