The long-awaited Raspberry Pi 5 has finally arrived, boasting significant upgrades and enhancements that are sure to delight tech enthusiasts. With a substantial leap in CPU performance and a host of additional features, the Raspberry Pi 5 marks an impressive update. Powering the device is the advanced Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, which surpasses its predecessor in both speed and efficiency, promising greater speed – up to two to three times faster – while also being more energy-efficient, contributing to lower operating temperatures.
Celebrate with us as we unveil the specifications of the Raspberry Pi 5. Although the precise release date for this device has yet to be announced, its innovative features and enhancements are worthy of anticipation. A notable highlight is the cutting-edge processor developed in the tech hub of Cambridge, UK.
Specifications of Raspberry Pi 5
Outlined below are the details of the Raspberry Pi 5 that will assist you in making an informed decision:
- 4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU
- VideoCore VII GPU, complete with OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 support
- Support for dual 4Kp60 HDMI display outputs
- 4Kp60 HEVC decoding capabilities
- LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, offering configurations of both 4GB and 8GB
- Dual-band 802.11ac wireless connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE technology
- Enhanced microSD card interface supporting SDR104 mode
- Two USB 3.0 ports, capable of 5Gbps simultaneous transfers
- Additional two USB 2.0 ports
- Gigabit Ethernet, ready for PoE+ with an upcoming dedicated HAT
- Dual 4-lane MIPI interfaces for cameras and displays
- PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for higher speed peripherals
- The classic 40-pin GPIO header found on Raspberry Pi boards
- Incorporated real-time clock
- Convenient power button
Features of Raspberry Pi 5
The new Broadcom VideoCore VII GPU, originates from Cambridge, UK, and provides a performance boost to the Raspberry Pi 5, with two times the power of the previous generation GPU. It supports the capability to drive dual 4K60 displays, a significant step up from the Raspberry Pi 4’s single 4K30 display output.
Additionally, the Raspberry Pi 5 introduces a new RP1 chip, which serves as a game-changing I/O controller. It oversees the two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, along with the Gigabit Ethernet controller, supports the dual MIPI transceivers for cameras and displays, the analog video output, and the GPIO pins.
The upgrade also brings about a doubling of USB 3 bandwidth, along with a PCIe lane for connecting high-speed PCIe and NVMe devices to your system.
Improvements don’t stop there; even SD card reading speeds have seen a twofold increase. Plus, there’s the new addition of a power button situated directly on the board for greater convenience.
Pricing for Raspberry Pi 5
Pricing for the Raspberry Pi 5 will vary according to model specifications. This latest iteration is modestly priced higher than its predecessor, Raspberry Pi 4. Pricing begins at $60 for the 4GB RAM variant, while the 8GB RAM model is expected to be priced at $80. Note that due to alterations in port layout, a new case will need to be purchased.
Release Date
Although the exact release date of Raspberry Pi 5 is still under wraps, shipments are anticipated to commence by the end of October. Maintaining the tradition of its predecessors, this model is also manufactured at the Sony UK Technology Centre located in Pencoed, South Wales, UK.
Pre-Order Details
For those eager to get their hands on this device, Raspberry Pi 5 pre-orders are now open, and the shipping of boards is set to begin in October.
