Raspberry Pi 5 Model – 8GB

After the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B blew our minds, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has worked on their next major model for 4 years. And boy, was it worth the wait. The Raspberry 5 has exceeded our expectations.

The beautiful Raspberry Pi 5 Model B redefines what’s possible for hobbyist DIYers interested in home computing projects of all kinds. This single board computer can replace desktop computers for everyday tasks like browsing the internet and playing HD videos on dual displays. You may not want to game on this board alone, but for the size of a credit card, this minicomputer is impressively fast. The processing power of the Raspberry Pi 5 is two times faster than the Pi 4, clocking 2.4GHz with its new 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex A76. Taking a clear step into greater performance, the Raspberry Pi Foundation just opened so many more opportunities for building awesome projects that blow the minds of your friends, family, colleagues, pets, and even yourself!

The Impressive New Raspberry Pi 5 vs the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B:

Faster, better, and drop-dead gorgeous, the new Raspberry Pi 5 has any respectable enthusiast giggling like a child at the candy store. Especially when you find out it has a built-in power button, finally! So, what makes us so giddy over this newest Raspberry 5? Well, the Raspberry Pi 5 sports their newest little Pi chip, the RP1-C0 I/O controller, which is their first silicon in-house design that brings even more features to our fingertips.

Raspberry Pi 5 is twice as fast and smoother than ever with its superior quad-core processor. With an uplift in graphics performance and dual HDMI output, this mighty board paves the way for new Pi-centred applications. While we can’t dive into every feature, we must let you know some of the best highlights that set the Raspberry Pi 5 apart:

• Three Times faster CPU – As the main brains behind these little single board computers, the CPU is the biggest upgrade to the Raspberry Pi 5 thanks to its new RP1 chip. This board is equipped with an extremely powerful Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76. This is around three times faster than the Cortex A-72processor on the Pi 4. And its not just faster, but also uses less power. The Pi 5 runs more efficiently and cools faster too, boosting its performance.
• Greater Graphic Performance – The Pi 5 CPU also supports the included VideoCore VII GPU and two 4-lane 1.5 Gbps MIPI transceivers. That means you can use two HDMI 4K60 displays with HDR support and up to two cameras as well. That’s big news to Makers who love their dual screens and graphics.
• Built-In Real-Time Clock and Power Button – Your Raspberry Pi 5 can tell the time just like any computer. A brand new PMIC includes a built-in real-time clock and measures power consumption. You can use an USB-C power delivery to get even more power for hungry USB accessories and the faster CPU. Speaking of power, you can finally switch your Raspberry Pi 5 on and off with a click of a button. And the power button is right next to a status LED to show when the Pi is on.
• Wireless Connectivity – The world is wireless and the Raspberry Pi 5 caters for awesome IoT applications with its dual-band WiFi, ethernet port, and Bluetooth 5.0. We found this eases the overcompliance for your system at the far end, improves cost, and quickens time to market. You can also switch to an ethernet cable connection for the best results.
• PCI Express – We also love our add-ons like Pi Cameras and other accessories. Their PCI Express port is used for high-speed expansion HATs, allowing you to connect even faster. While this will allow “high-bandwidth peripherals” to connect to the Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi Foundation notes you’ll need an adapter to make use of it.

Please Note: This model of the Raspberry Pi 5 Model B is the 8GB version.

Additional Resources:

• To get started with understanding the Raspberry Pi 5, check out the official Raspberry Pi 5 documentation page that has all the information you need from Pi themselves to plan your DIY projects.
• Looking for project ideas? Over on PC Guide, Maria lists the top 5 projects you can sink your teeth into using the new Raspberry Pi 5!
• For a visual look at the Raspberry Pi 5 and what it’s capable of, here is an awesome First Look YouTube video from ETA Prime, with fantastic insights:

The primary aim of The Raspberry Pi Foundation is to enable people from all walks of life to understand, learn and develop our digital world with ideas that actually matter to them. Their single-board computers are designed with an open-source style, while being both easy to use and versatile. This allows people to build their own systems to cater to unique problems within their environment, while allowing them to share with and learn from others who are building similar types of systems – growing and developing the open-source movement in every step of the way.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation also takes their initiative a step further by building accessories like cameras, control interfaces and other products that can be seamlessly integrated into projects, made with high quality components but without the unnecessary frills that many brands choose to add on for “extra value”. This “no frills” approach makes their products more affordable while catering to consumers throughout the world, regardless of their financial condition. In doing so, people in almost any situation can use these products to improve their lives, better the world around them, and help develop both their local communities, as well as online communities of Makers.

Finally, like the cherry (or perhaps raspberry) on top of an already-great Sundae, The Raspberry Pi Foundation utilises the profits that they make to sponsor and host outreach and education efforts, with the intent to help people by making computing and digital development more accessible. They train educators and offer free resources online for people to learn from, giving consumers the power to change the world around them, and ultimately do their small part in developing the ever-expanding digital world too.