Description
The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB is the most powerful Raspberry Pi to date, featuring a Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz and an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU . With 16GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, this variant is designed for power users and professional applications, including large language models (LLMs), computational fluid dynamics, and memory-intensive desktop workloads . It delivers a 2–3× increase in CPU performance relative to Raspberry Pi 4 and offers a smooth desktop experience for consumers while opening the door to new industrial applications .
Key Features
- High-Performance Processor: Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches, and a 2MB shared L3 cache
- 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM: Massive memory capacity for memory-hungry applications like AI/ML workloads, data processing, and multitasking
- VideoCore VII GPU: 800MHz GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.3
- Dual 4Kp60 Display Output: Two micro-HDMI ports supporting 4Kp60 with HDR for high-quality visual applications
- 4Kp60 HEVC Decoder: Hardware-accelerated video decoding for smooth multimedia playback
- Custom RP1 I/O Controller: In-house silicon providing increased USB bandwidth (2×), improved camera/display interfaces, and PCIe 2.0 x1 support
- Connectivity: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE, and Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ support
- USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and 2 × USB 2.0 ports
- Expansion: Standard 40-pin GPIO header, PCIe 2.0 x1 interface (requires M.2 HAT), 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
- Convenience Features: Onboard power button, real-time clock (RTC) with external battery connector, and UART debug port
- Long-Term Availability: Will remain in production until at least January 2036
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU |
| GPU | VideoCore VII @ 800MHz (OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.3) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM |
| Storage | microSD card slot (SDR104 high-speed mode) |
| Display | 2 × micro-HDMI ports, dual 4Kp60 output with HDR |
| Video Decode | 4Kp60 HEVC hardware decoder |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+ via HAT), Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0/BLE |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.0 (5Gbps), 2 × USB 2.0 |
| GPIO | Standard 40-pin header |
| Camera/Display | 2 × 4-lane MIPI transceivers |
| Expansion | PCIe 2.0 x1 (requires M.2 HAT or adapter) |
| Power | 5V/5A DC via USB-C (Power Delivery support) |
| RTC | Real-time clock (external battery connector) |
| Dimensions | 85 × 56 mm |
| Weight | 55g |
| Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions |
Applications
- AI and Machine Learning: Run large language models (LLMs) and vision language models (VLMs) with 16GB memory capacity
- Scientific Computing: Computational fluid dynamics and data-intensive research applications
- Desktop Computing: Heavyweight Linux distributions like Ubuntu with multiple applications and browser tabs
- Multimedia & Gaming: 4K video playback, retro gaming, and media center applications
- Industrial & Commercial: Edge computing, IoT gateways, and automation systems requiring high performance
- Software Development: Compilation, containerization, and virtualization workloads
- Home Automation & Smart Home: Advanced home automation hubs with multiple services running simultaneously