After a four-year wait since the debut of the Raspberry Pi 4, enthusiasts and tech aficionados have reason to celebrate once more. The curtain has risen on the Raspberry Pi 5, a milestone release that marks the brand’s inaugural foray into custom-built silicon. This full-size computer not only breaks new ground but also ushers in a level of performance previously unseen in the Raspberry Pi lineup.
At the heart of the Raspberry Pi 5 lies a processor of immense capability. Boasting a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, fortified with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches, and a 2MB shared L3 cache, this silicon powerhouse delivers double, if not triple, the CPU performance of its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4. Accompanying this formidable CPU is an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, endowing the Raspberry Pi 5 with enhanced graphics prowess.
The connectivity options are equally impressive, featuring dual HDMI ports capable of delivering 4K display output at smooth frame rates of up to 60 fps, complete with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR). Moreover, Raspberry Pi has overhauled its camera support, introducing a rearchitected Raspberry Pi Image Signal Processor to cater to “state of the art” camera capabilities. To accelerate data transfer speeds, Raspberry Pi has more than doubled its aggregate USB bandwidth, making the device better equipped to handle up to two cameras and displays simultaneously. Additionally, the peak SD card performance has been doubled, and robust support for high-bandwidth peripherals has been integrated.
Enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the Raspberry Pi 5 can expect to do so before the end of October, with production slated to continue until January 2035. The base 4GB variant will be available at a price point of $60, while the more expansive 8GB model will be priced at $80. This exciting release not only reaffirms Raspberry Pi’s commitment to innovation but also heralds a new era of capability and performance for computing enthusiasts and DIY aficionados alike.
