Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB

The Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB is the most advanced and capable single-board computer ever released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Tailored for professionals, developers, and high-end makers, this model offers a groundbreaking leap in memory capacity and computational performance. Featuring a quad-core Cortex-A76 processor and a massive 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB is ready to handle anything from AI model training and full-stack web development to 4K media production and virtualization. This is not just a compact development board—it’s a compact desktop workstation.

Built for Demanding Workloads

With the Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB, users can now tackle memory-intensive tasks without compromise. From running full development environments, large data analysis applications, and edge AI models to supporting Kubernetes clusters, this board is engineered to meet modern computing needs in a compact form factor. The 16GB RAM ensures that heavy multitasking is smooth, and large datasets or memory-resident applications function without bottlenecks. Whether you are building a machine learning pipeline, simulating IoT networks, or running containerized apps, this board can keep up.

Powered by the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC

The Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB runs on the powerful Broadcom BCM2712 system-on-chip, which houses a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU clocked at 2.4GHz. This processor delivers significantly improved IPC (instructions per cycle), resulting in a performance jump of up to 3x over the Raspberry Pi 4. Thermal efficiency is also greatly enhanced, with dynamic frequency scaling and better heat management for sustained high-performance workloads. This processing power is complemented by the new VideoCore VII GPU, which supports modern graphical APIs, 4K output, and fluid graphical performance.

Dual 4K Displays and Enhanced Graphics

Ideal for content creators and developers, the Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB supports dual 4K displays at 60Hz via two micro-HDMI ports. The upgraded VideoCore VII GPU ensures smoother rendering, improved visual output, and better handling of multimedia tasks. Whether you’re running dual-monitor setups for development, digital signage, or even lightweight 3D modeling and editing, this board provides excellent graphical performance in a surprisingly small package.

Advanced Storage and Expansion Capabilities

Storage and expandability are key highlights of the Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB. A dedicated PCIe 2.0 lane enables users to connect high-speed NVMe SSDs for ultra-fast data access and system boot. The microSD interface has also been improved to support higher data transfer speeds. Additionally, you’ll find dual USB 3.0 ports and dual USB 2.0 ports, allowing for easy connection of peripherals, external drives, cameras, and accessories. With full-size Gigabit Ethernet (now directly linked to the SoC), blazing-fast network performance is a standard feature.

Fully Equipped for Development and Customization

The Raspberry Pi 5 – 16GB includes the 40-pin GPIO header, fully backward-compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs and accessories. It also features dual 4-lane MIPI connectors for connecting two cameras or displays, making it perfect for multi-input imaging systems, vision-based AI, and advanced robotics. New to the Raspberry Pi 5 lineup is an onboard real-time clock (RTC), with support for an external battery, allowing time to be tracked even when the device is powered off. A dedicated power button and improved power delivery system round out this board’s pro-level design.

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