The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB is a high-performance single board computer for makers, engineering students, educators, embedded developers and hobbyists who need more computing power than earlier Raspberry Pi boards. Built around the Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz and paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, it is suitable for Linux learning, Python programming, IoT gateways, robotics control, AI edge experiments, media systems and compact desktop use. Compared with earlier Raspberry Pi generations, Raspberry Pi 5 adds a faster CPU/GPU platform, dual 4K micro-HDMI display output, improved I/O, a single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface via FFC connector, an onboard power button, RTC battery connector and high-speed camera/display connectors. This is the board-only Raspberry Pi 5 8GB model: accessories such as USB-C power supply, microSD card, case, active cooler, HDMI cable and keyboard/mouse are normally purchased separately. For reliable performance, especially under heavier workloads or with USB peripherals, use a quality 5V 5A USB-C power supply and suitable cooling such as the official Raspberry Pi active cooler or case fan. The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB is an excellent choice for students building final-year projects, developers creating Linux-based prototypes, and makers who want a compact yet powerful SBC with strong community support, GPIO expansion and broad software compatibility through Raspberry Pi OS and other supported Linux distributions.
GPU: VideoCore VII GPIO: 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header Model: Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM Storage: microSD card slot for operating system and storage Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet Wireless: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy CPU Clock: 2.4GHz Expansion: Single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface via FFC connector Processor: Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0 Power Input: USB-C, 5V 5A recommended for full peripheral support Graphics APIs: OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 Camera/Display: 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display FFC connectors Display Output: 2 × micro-HDMI, up to dual 4Kp60 Included in Box: Raspberry Pi 5 8GB board only unless stated otherwise Additional Interfaces: RTC battery connector, UART debug connector, fan connector, power button
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