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Raspberry Pi 5

Expert rating8.8 / 10

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SoC:: Broadcom BCM2712
CPU:: Quad-Core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
Memory:: 4GB LPDDR4X
Storage:: microSD
Price:: $60

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Manufacturer: Raspberry Pi Foundation Last updated: 2026-09-14

Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5) Review

Raspberry Pi 5 4GB single-board computer with Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU, dual 4K HDMI output, PCIe 2.0 for NVMe storage, and the standard 40-pin GPIO header.

The 4GB Pi 5 is the version most hobbyists should actually buy: it handles retro emulation, home automation hubs, and light desktop use exactly as well as the 8GB board, and the extra RAM only starts to matter once you're running several containers or compiling large projects locally.

Overview

The Raspberry Pi 5 roughly doubled CPU performance over the Pi 4 and added a native PCIe 2.0 lane, a first for the mainline Pi line. The 4GB variant uses the identical BCM2712 SoC and 85 x 56mm board layout as the 8GB model, so it loses nothing in I/O, video output, or GPIO capability -- only headroom for memory-hungry workloads.

Performance & Connectivity

Two micro-HDMI ports drive dual 4Kp60 displays, USB 3.0 delivers real external-drive speeds, and the PCIe FFC connector accepts an official or third-party NVMe HAT for a dramatic storage upgrade over microSD. Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0 round out networking, an onboard power button and RTC connector simplify headless deployments, and the 40-pin header keeps the enormous existing HAT ecosystem compatible.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Orange Pi 5 and Radxa ROCK 5A, the Pi 5 4GB trades raw benchmark scores for unmatched software support, documentation, and HAT compatibility. Versus the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) in this catalog, the Pi 5 4GB is faster in almost every workload despite less RAM, and its PCIe slot alone justifies the upgrade for NAS or NVMe-boot projects. Compared to its own sibling, the Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB), the 4GB board is identical in CPU, I/O, and GPIO, so the two differ only in how much RAM-hungry work (multiple containers, browser tabs, or local compiling) the board can absorb before swapping.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Raspberry Pi Foundation

Networking

PoE Support	PoE+ HAT support via dedicated header

CPU Architecture	ARM
Memory	4 GB
Storage Type	microSD
Has AI Accelerator / NPU	No
Wireless	WiFi 5
GPIO Header	Yes
Price	60 USD
Use Case	General Purpose
Model	Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
Processor	Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
GPU	VideoCore VII, dual 4Kp60 HDMI
Power	5V/5A USB-C (PD)
Board Dimensions	85 x 56 mm
USB Ports	2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
PCIe	PCIe 2.0 x1 FFC connector (NVMe via HAT)
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Camera/Display Connectors	2x 4-lane MIPI (camera/display, switchable)
Audio	HDMI audio (no analog 3.5mm jack on Pi 5)
RTC	Yes, onboard RTC with battery connector (battery sold separately)
Power Button	Onboard power button
Cooling	Official Active Cooler connector
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
Operating System Support	Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit Debian-based), Ubuntu
Price Variants	2GB $50 / 4GB $60 / 8GB $80

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.8 / 10

The best default choice for general-purpose Pi projects that don't specifically need 8GB of RAM -- faster than the outgoing Pi 4 and considerably cheaper than the 8GB Pi 5.

Best for

Home automation and Home Assistant hubs
Retro game emulation up to PS2/GameCube era
Learning Linux, Python, and electronics

Not for

Running multiple heavy Docker containers simultaneously
Local LLM inference or large compile jobs
Users who already own Pi 4 HATs needing 8GB specifically

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5)?

The Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5) is a single board computer from Raspberry Pi Foundation. Key specs: Processor Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz, CPU Architecture ARM, GPU VideoCore VII, dual 4Kp60 HDMI, Memory 4, Storage Type microSD.

Will the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5) work with my current setup?

The Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5) lists Processor is Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5) best suited to?

It suits home automation and home assistant hubs, retro game emulation up to ps2/gamecube era, learning linux, python, and electronics.

What are the drawbacks of the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/4GB LPDDR4X/Best Value Pi 5)?

It is a poor fit for running multiple heavy docker containers simultaneously, local llm inference or large compile jobs, users who already own pi 4 hats needing 8gb specifically.