Raspberry Pi 5 with Broadcom BCM2712 Processor
Gift type: Single Board Computer
Perfect pick for: Tech Enthusiasts, Developers
Estimated Price: £78.00
More than twice as fast and infinitely smoother, the Raspberry Pi 5 features the Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex A76 processor @ 2.4GHz, making it up to three times faster than the previous generation. With RAM variants up to 8GB, this is the fastest, smoothest Raspberry Pi experience yet. Built using the RP1 I/O controller, it offers USB 3 for faster transfer speeds, interchangeable camera and DSI display connectors, and PCI express support for connecting an M.2 SSD. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera, Camera Module 3, and AI Kit provide impressive vision AI applications and neural network models, while the M.2 HAT+ enables connection to M.2 peripherals for fast data transfer.
Specifications:
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU
- RAM: 2GB, 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (depending on model)
- Connectivity: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, PCIe 2.0 x1 interface
- Power: 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
- Video & Sound: Dual 4Kp60 Micro HDMI display output with HDR support, 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
- GPIO: Raspberry Pi standard 40 pin GPIO header
- Multimedia: VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
- SD card support: microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
Our Review
My first experience with the Raspberry Pi 5 was marred by a rough delivery—literally. The Amazon driver threw the package at my front door so hard that it bounced multiple times. Despite the rough handling, the Pi was in one piece and worked after minor adjustments. It has become the central brain of my home setup, running 24/7 with absolute consistency. The boost in power is worth it, but it may require additional cooling. While it's a good mini PC for developers, some may prefer other options for price and performance.
What Other Customers Are Saying
Whether you're into home automation or Linux tinkering, the Raspberry Pi 5 is a great choice. It runs hotter than previous versions, so consider adding active cooling. For its price and capabilities, it's a transformative device for those eager to tinker, automate, learn to code, or run serious applications. Some users may find better value in alternative options like the Orange plus.
Final Verdict
The Raspberry Pi 5 with its Broadcom BCM2712 processor offers significant speed improvements and smoother performance. It's a versatile single board computer suitable for various projects, from AI applications to multimedia tasks. Despite some concerns about durability during shipping and heat generation, it remains a valuable tool for tech enthusiasts and developers looking for a compact and powerful solution.