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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

Expert rating8.5 / 10

Single-board ComputersView on raspberrypi.com
Processor:
Broadcom BCM2712
Memory:
2GB
Storage:
16GB
Form Factor:
SODIMM-style module connector
Price:
$45 (base) to $95 (8GB/64GB/wireless)

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Manufacturer: Raspberry Pi Foundation Last updated: September 11, 2026

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module) Review

The Compute Module 5 is the same BCM2712 silicon as our Raspberry Pi 5, packaged as a SODIMM-style module rather than a full board, built specifically for embedded and industrial products that need Pi 5 performance in a custom carrier board rather than the standard form factor. Pricing starts at $45 for the base 2GB/no-eMMC/no-wireless configuration and scales to $95 for the fully-loaded 8GB/64GB eMMC/wireless variant.

Enthusiasts and small manufacturers search for this specifically when a project outgrows a standard Pi board's fixed layout and ports, kiosks, industrial controllers, custom robotics, anywhere a product needs Pi-class compute soldered into its own design.

Same Silicon, Different Physical Contract

Choosing the CM5 over the standard Raspberry Pi 5 isn't a performance decision, the CPU, GPU, and memory options are identical, it's a physical and integration decision. The SODIMM-style connector and mechanical compatibility with the previous Compute Module generation mean existing carrier board designs can often drop in the CM5 with minimal rework, a genuinely useful upgrade path for anyone who already built around the CM4.

Configuration Flexibility for Product Design

Because it ships in 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB RAM tiers and 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC tiers (plus a Lite variant with a microSD socket instead of eMMC), product designers can pick the exact memory and storage configuration their specific application needs rather than paying for headroom they won't use, something a fixed-configuration board doesn't offer.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against our Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB), the CM5 offers identical compute in a module built for integration into custom hardware rather than standalone desktop-style use, pick the standard Pi 5 unless you're actually designing a carrier board around it. Against our LattePanda Sigma, both target embedded product designers, the CM5's ARM architecture and lower price suit lighter embedded workloads, while the LattePanda Sigma's x86 compute suits projects needing full Windows/x86 software compatibility.

Specifications

Identity

BrandRaspberry Pi Foundation
Memory2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267
Price45 USD
ModelCompute Module 5
ProcessorBroadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
GPUVideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.3
Storage16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC (or Lite variant with microSD)
Form FactorSODIMM-style module connector

Expert Review

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

Expert rating8.5 / 10

Pi 5 compute in a module built for embedded and industrial product designs with custom carrier boards.

Best for

  • Embedded and industrial product designs needing Pi 5-class compute on a custom carrier board.
  • Existing Compute Module 4 designs looking for a largely drop-in performance upgrade.

Not for

  • Anyone wanting a standalone, ready-to-use board out of the box, buy the standard Raspberry Pi 5 instead, this module requires a carrier board.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module)?

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module) is a single board computer from Raspberry Pi Foundation. Key specs: Processor Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz, GPU VideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.3, Memory 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267, Storage 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC (or Lite variant with microSD), Price $45 (base) to $95 (8GB/64GB/wireless).

Will the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module) work with my current setup?

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module) lists Processor is Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM 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 Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module) best suited to?

It suits embedded and industrial product designs needing pi 5-class compute on a custom carrier board., existing compute module 4 designs looking for a largely drop-in performance upgrade..

What are the drawbacks of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (Single-Board Computer/Broadcom BCM2712/Quad-Core Cortex-A76 2.4GHz/Up to 8GB LPDDR4X/Embedded and Industrial Module)?

It is a poor fit for anyone wanting a standalone, ready-to-use board out of the box, buy the standard raspberry pi 5 instead, this module requires a carrier board..

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