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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 differ on memory: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 at 8GB LPDDR4X, which puts Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 ahead on that measure. They match on cpu architecture, has ai accelerator / npu and use case. On price, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 sits at $80.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Price | $399 | $80 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Raspberry Pi 5 | 8GB Variant |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | VideoCore VII, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | microSD card slot, PCIe 2.0 x1 for NVMe (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $80.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The safest all-round single-board computer, where unmatched documentation and community support matter more than raw specifications.
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