Raspberry Pi 5: Unveiling Impressive Speed and Performance Upgrades

These performance enhancements result from comprehensive updates across the Raspberry Pi 5 board. The CPU is a robust 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, complemented by a VideoCore VII GPU. Two versions of the board will be available, offering a choice of either 4GB or 8GB of RAM.

For those familiar with previous Raspberry Pi models, it’s worth noting that the Pi 5 introduces a notable addition - a power button, a feature previously absent. Additionally, a single-lane PCIe port has been included, enabling the attachment of PCIe and NVMe devices. The Pi 5 also incorporates a real-time clock powered by an external battery. While retaining the microSD card slot, it now supports high-speed SDR104 mode.

The 4GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 will be priced at $60, with the 8GB variant available for $80. The increased performance necessitates a more robust power supply compared to the Raspberry Pi 4. Therefore, an investment in a 5V 5A USB-C power supply is essential when upgrading. Raspberry Pi offers an official 27W power supply for this purpose. Existing cases designed for previous models will not fit the Pi 5, and a new Raspberry Pi Case for the Pi 5, complete with a fan, is available. An active fan is also offered for use outside of a case.

Pre-orders for the Raspberry Pi 5 are now open through various resellers worldwide, with shipments expected to commence around October 23. Subscribers to The MagPi or HackSpace can obtain a single-use code for priority access to the hardware.