Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) — Complete Specifications

Complete specifications for the Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB). For the full review, see the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB review. For where it ranks, see our best SBC for gaming roundup.

Overall rating: 9.4 / 10 — best SBC for gaming in 2026.

Processor

Chip	Broadcom BCM2712
CPU architecture	ARM Cortex-A76 (64-bit)
Cores / threads	4 / 4
Clock speed	2.4 GHz
L2 cache	512 KB per core
L3 cache	2 MB shared

Graphics

GPU	VideoCore VII
GPU clock	800 MHz
OpenGL	OpenGL ES 3.1
Vulkan	Vulkan 1.3
Display outputs	2× micro HDMI (4Kp60 HDR)

Memory and storage

RAM	8GB LPDDR4X-4267
Memory bus	32-bit
RAM upgradable	No (soldered)
Storage	microSD slot + PCIe 2.0 (via NVMe HAT)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac dual-band)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
Ethernet	Gigabit (PoE+ support via HAT)
USB-A	2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0
GPIO	40-pin standard header
PCIe	1× PCIe 2.0 x1

Physical and power

Dimensions	85 × 56 × 17 mm
Weight	~46 g
Power input	USB-C 5V 5A (27W) recommended
Active cooler required	Yes — official cooler $5 or third-party heatsink case

Where to buy

See also

• Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) review
• Best SBC for gaming in 2026