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Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) — Complete Specifications

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Complete specifications for the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB). For the full review, see the Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) review. For where it ranks, see our best SBC for gaming roundup.

Overall rating: 8.7 / 10 — best budget Pi 5 for dedicated single-purpose gaming builds.

Processor

ChipBroadcom BCM2712
CPU architectureARM Cortex-A76 (64-bit)
Cores / threads4 / 4
Clock speed2.4 GHz
L2 cache512 KB per core
L3 cache2 MB shared

Graphics

GPUVideoCore VII @ 800 MHz
OpenGLOpenGL ES 3.1
VulkanVulkan 1.3
Display outputs2× micro HDMI (4Kp60 HDR)

Memory and storage

RAM4GB LPDDR4X-4267
RAM upgradableNo (soldered)
StoragemicroSD slot + PCIe 2.0 (via NVMe HAT)

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac dual-band)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 / BLE
EthernetGigabit (PoE+ via HAT)
USB-A2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0
GPIO40-pin standard header
PCIe1× PCIe 2.0 x1

Physical and power

Dimensions85 × 56 × 17 mm
Weight~46 g
Power inputUSB-C 5V 5A (27W) recommended
Active cooler requiredYes

Where to buy

★★★★★
$135.99
Walmart.com
as of May 6, 2026 3:00 pm

Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4. It features a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz, delivering a 2–3× increase in CPU performance relative to the Raspberry Pi 4.

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Dustin Montgomery

I am the main man behind the scenes here. I have been building computers for over 20 years, and sitting at them for even longer. The content I write is assisted by AI, but I currently work from home where I am able to pursue the art of the perfect workstation by day and the most epic battlestation by night.

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