A whole computer on a card, and the power supply is part of the board · review
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 4 GB of RAM, a 2.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU, VideoCore VII graphics and an M.2 connector.
Three times the CPU speed of the Pi 4, on Raspberry Pi’s figures.
The board is only the start.
Reseller prices move, so compare with official resellers.
| CPU | 2.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB |
| GPU | VideoCore VII |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Storage | M.2 connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Amazon ASIN | B0CK3L9WD3 |
Just the board. Add a power supply, cooling and storage.
4 GB.
8.5/ 10
The default Pi to buy now.
A maker building a server or print controller.
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Pi 4 kit · 4 GB · 32 GB EVO+ microSD · case with fan · 3.5 A USB-C supply · heat sinks · PiSwitch
A well-rated Pi 4 kit with 4 GB of RAM, a preloaded 32 GB card, a case with fan, a 3.5 A supply, heat sinks and a power switch.
Best for: A buyer who wants a proven, complete Pi 4.
≈ $170
Pi 5 kit · 8 GB · 128 GB microSD with OS · Turbine Black case · fan · heat sink · 45 W PD supply
A complete Raspberry Pi 5 kit: 8 GB board, 128 GB preloaded card, case, fan, heat sink and a 45 W power supply, for about $260.
Best for: A first Pi buyer who wants it to work on day one.
≈ $260
Single-board computer · BCM2711 Cortex-A72, 1.5 GHz · 2 GB · dual-band Wi-Fi · Bluetooth 5.0 · Gigabit Ethernet
The 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4, with a 1.5 GHz BCM2711, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, enough for simple controllers such as OctoPrint.
Best for: A maker running a print server or simple controller.
≈ $100
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