Development Board Raspberry Pi 5B, Arm Cortex-A76, Socket: N/A, Form Factor: N/A

Raspberry Pi 5 is built around the in-house RP1 I/O controller and features a Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4 GHz. The board supports LPDDR4x RAM up to 8 GB, offers USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, camera and DSI display connectors that are interchangeable, and includes a PCI Express interface for attaching NVMe M.2 SSDs. It supports MicroSD storage and is designed to run the latest Raspberry Pi OS for improved desktop and application performance.

Advantages

The Raspberry Pi 5 delivers significantly higher CPU performance and smoother operation compared with the previous generation thanks to the quad-core Cortex-A76 CPU and higher clock speed. USB 3 provides increased bandwidth for faster data transfers, while PCI Express enables direct connection of an M.2 SSD for fast boot and storage. Interchangeable camera and DSI connectors increase flexibility for display or camera projects. Support for up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory allows more demanding applications and multitasking.

Suitable for

• Desktop computing and general-purpose workstation tasks
• Embedded and industrial projects requiring fast I/O and storage
• Media centres and home server applications with M.2 SSD storage
• Camera and display projects using interchangeable CSI/DSI connectors
• Development, testing and education requiring a capable single-board computer

Key specifications

• Processor: Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz
• Memory: up to 8 GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM
• Storage: MicroSD support; PCIe for M.2 NVMe SSD
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports; Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Power: 5 V DC input, up to 5 A (device power requirements vary by configuration)
• Other: interchangeable camera and DSI display connectors; RP1 I/O controller

How to use

Install Raspberry Pi OS or another supported operating system on a MicroSD card or attach an M.2 NVMe SSD via the PCIe interface if your setup requires faster storage and boot times. Connect required peripherals — keyboard, mouse, display, network and USB devices — and provide stable 5 V DC power rated to meet the board and connected devices’ consumption. Use the interchangeable camera and DSI connectors to attach a camera module or compatible display as needed. Follow standard Raspberry Pi setup procedures for enabling Wi‑Fi, configuring storage, and installing software.

Recommendations

Use a high-quality 5 V power supply capable of delivering sufficient current for the Raspberry Pi 5 and all connected peripherals (up to 5 A depending on configuration). For best storage performance and reliability, use a compatible NVMe M.2 SSD with the PCIe interface or a high-end MicroSD card for general use. Keep the board in a ventilated enclosure when running sustained heavy workloads to manage thermal conditions.