Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB RAM)

The Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) is a powerful upgrade in the Pi lineup, offering a significant leap in performance, connectivity, and features. Perfect for makers, hobbyists, students, and developers, this compact computer is capable of handling everything from DIY electronics projects to desktop-level computing.

🔧 Key Features:

• 4GB LPDDR4X RAM: Plenty of memory for multitasking, programming, media, and lightweight desktop usage.

• Broadcom BCM2712 Quad-Core CPU: 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz — up to 2–3x performance boost over Pi 4.

• Dual 4K Display Support: Drive two monitors at up to 4K@60Hz via dual micro-HDMI.

• Improved GPU: VideoCore VII graphics — smoother visuals, better media playback, and enhanced 3D performance.

• PCIe 2.0 Support: Directly connect high-speed SSDs and peripherals via the new PCIe FPC connector (requires adapter).

• Faster I/O: USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-lane MIPI camera & display interfaces.

• Real-Time Clock (RTC): Built-in RTC with battery connector for accurate timekeeping.

• Dedicated Power Management IC: More efficient and stable power delivery.

📦 Specifications:

• Processor: Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz

• Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM

• Storage: microSD card slot + PCIe 2.0 (via external adapter)

• USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0

• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0

• Display Output: 2 × Micro-HDMI (4K@60Hz each)

• Camera/Display Interfaces: 2-lane MIPI CSI and DSI

• GPIO: 40-pin header (fully compatible with previous models)

• Power Input: USB-C (5V/5A recommended)

• Size: 85 × 56 mm

🛠️ Ideal Uses:

• Robotics and automation

• IoT development

• Home media centers (Kodi, Plex)

• Desktop computing with Linux

• Python and hardware-based learning

• Network-attached storage (NAS)

• AI and machine learning on the edge

The Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) is a versatile and affordable computing platform that’s faster, smarter, and more expandable than ever before — perfect for everything from fun weekend projects to professional-grade embedded systems.