Raspberry Pi 5 — 2GB RAM, BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz, single board computer
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB LPDDR4X RAM is the most powerful Raspberry Pi ever made, featuring the new BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz — delivering 2–3× the performance of the Raspberry Pi 4. Designed for makers, engineers, students, and professionals, it brings desktop-class computing performance to a compact, credit-card-sized single board computer (SBC).
The 2GB variant is ideal for headless server applications, IoT gateways, embedded Linux projects, and lightweight desktop use where maximum RAM is not required, offering the best value entry point into the Pi 5 ecosystem.
Key Specifications:
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
- RAM: 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
- GPU: VideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
- Display: 2× micro-HDMI ports, up to 4Kp60 dual display
- Camera/Display: 2× 4-lane MIPI CSI/DSI connectors
- Storage: microSD card slot + PCIe 2.0 ×1 FPC connector (for NVMe SSD via HAT)
- USB: 2× USB 3.0 (5Gbps) + 2× USB 2.0
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+ capable with HAT), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
- GPIO: 40-pin standard Raspberry Pi GPIO header
- Power: USB-C PD, 5V/5A recommended (27W)
- Real-time clock: yes (battery connector onboard)
- Power button: yes (onboard)
- Dimensions: 85 × 56mm
- Operating system: Raspberry Pi OS (Debian-based), Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions
Key Features:
- 2–3× faster than Pi 4 — BCM2712 Cortex-A76 cores deliver significantly improved CPU performance
- PCIe 2.0 interface — enables NVMe SSD storage via M.2 HAT for fast boot and storage
- Dual 4K HDMI output — drive two 4K monitors simultaneously at 60fps
- Onboard RTC — real-time clock with battery backup connector for time-sensitive applications
- Dual MIPI connectors — connect cameras and DSI displays simultaneously
- USB 3.0 ×2 — high-speed peripherals including SSDs, hubs, and capture cards
- Full 40-pin GPIO compatibility — works with existing Pi HATs and accessories
Applications:
- Embedded Linux development and IoT gateway
- Home automation server (Home Assistant, Node-RED)
- Retro gaming emulation (RetroPie, Batocera)
- Network-attached storage (NAS) with NVMe HAT
- Desktop computing and web browsing
- Computer vision and AI inference (with Hailo AI HAT)
- Educational programming (Python, Scratch, C++)
- Digital signage and kiosk display
Note: A 27W USB-C PD power supply is recommended for full performance. A microSD card or NVMe SSD (via M.2 HAT) is required for the operating system — not included. Active cooling (official Pi 5 fan or heatsink) is strongly recommended for sustained workloads.