Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Single Board Computer
Description
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Single Board Computer
- Features 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor for high performance
- Equipped with an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU for superior graphics
- Offers Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0/BLE for connectivity
- Includes enhanced peripherals like UART connector, microSD card slot, and USB ports
The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Single Board Computer is a high-performance development computer that offers enhanced functionality. It is equipped with a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor that operates at 2.4GHz, providing two to three times the performance of its predecessor. The silicon used in this board is developed in-house, resulting in a significant improvement in peripheral performance.
The Raspberry Pi 5 also features an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, which delivers superior graphics performance. This makes it an ideal choice for multimedia applications, gaming, and graphics-intensive tasks. The board also includes a two-lane 1Gbps MIPI camera, which triples the total bandwidth and allows for the use of up to two cameras or displays in any combination. This feature enables developers to capture stunning visuals and harness the power of multiple cameras with ease.

In terms of connectivity, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers a Gigabit Ethernet for wired data communication, as well as dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0/BLE wireless capability. This provides flexible wireless connectivity options. The board also exposes a single-lane PCIe interface, allowing for seamless integration with a wide range of devices and networks.
The Raspberry Pi 5 also includes enhanced peripherals to further improve its usability. These include a UART connector, a microSD card slot for high-speed storage, two USB 3.0 ports that support fast 5Gbps data transfer, and two additional USB 2.0 ports. The board also features an RTC for accurate timekeeping and two 4Kp60 display outputs with HDR support. This allows for the enjoyment of stunning visuals on multiple displays.
The Raspberry Pi 5 can be used as a smooth desktop experience, a home automation system with Home Assistant, a multimedia center console, an educational and learning tool, a smart home system, a sensor network, a remote monitoring system, an industrial automation system, and an embedded systems development tool. Home Assistant is a free and open-source software that serves as a central control system for home automation. It provides the convenience of home automation without the need for remote servers or an internet connection, making it highly secure and reliable. It can be expanded by Home Assistant Cloud, which allows for control of the Home Assistant from anywhere, with voice assistants, and is fully encrypted. The installation method is straightforward.
- 1x Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Single Board Computer

- CPU: 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU with cryptography extensions
- L2 Caches: 512KB per-core
- L3 Cache: 2MB shared
- GPU: VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
- Display Output: Dual 4K p60 HDMI display output with HDR support
- Video Decoder: 4K p60 HEVC decoder
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth: 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Storage: microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
- Power Button: On/Off included
- USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation | 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
- Camera/Display: 2x 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
- PCIe Interface: PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
- Power: 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
- Raspberry Pi Header: Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
- Real-time Clock (RTC): Powered by external battery
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