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:
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4GB LPDDR4X RAM: Plenty of memory for multitasking, programming, media, and lightweight desktop usage.
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Broadcom BCM2712 Quad-Core CPU: 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz — up to 2–3x performance boost over Pi 4.
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Dual 4K Display Support: Drive two monitors at up to 4K@60Hz via dual micro-HDMI.
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Improved GPU: VideoCore VII graphics — smoother visuals, better media playback, and enhanced 3D performance.
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PCIe 2.0 Support: Directly connect high-speed SSDs and peripherals via the new PCIe FPC connector (requires adapter).
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Faster I/O: USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-lane MIPI camera & display interfaces.
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Real-Time Clock (RTC): Built-in RTC with battery connector for accurate timekeeping.
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Dedicated Power Management IC: More efficient and stable power delivery.
📦 Specifications:
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Processor: Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
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Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
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Storage: microSD card slot + PCIe 2.0 (via external adapter)
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USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0
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Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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Display Output: 2 × Micro-HDMI (4K@60Hz each)
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Camera/Display Interfaces: 2-lane MIPI CSI and DSI
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GPIO: 40-pin header (fully compatible with previous models)
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Power Input: USB-C (5V/5A recommended)
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Size: 85 × 56 mm
🛠️ Ideal Uses:
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Robotics and automation
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IoT development
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Home media centers (Kodi, Plex)
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Desktop computing with Linux
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Python and hardware-based learning
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Network-attached storage (NAS)
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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.
