Raspberry Pi 5 has been released!
Raspberry Pi 5 is a higher-performance computer than Raspberry Pi 4. It promises to offer 2–3× the speed of the previous generation. The new board features silicon designed in‑house for the best possible performance. Raspberry Pi features a new quad core 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 Arm CPU (in BCM2712 SoC), a new Southbridge that promises to improve USB 3 throughput and a new VideoCore VII GPU.
Key features include:
- 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU
- VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
- Dual 4Kp60 HDMI® display output
- 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi®
- Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- High-speed microSD card interface with SDR104 mode support
- 2 × USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
- Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT, coming soon)
- 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
- PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals
- Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin GPIO header
- Real-time clock
- Power button
There’s a slew of little improvements throughout the board, including a built-in fan header with mounting holes, faster and dual camera connectors and a microSD card reader that works with higher-speed cards. The device has dual HDMI ports, with each one having a 4K display output at frame rates of up to 60 fps, as well as support for HDR.
While the main system on a chip is still designed by Broadcom, the Raspberry Pi 5 is the first full-size Raspberry Pi that uses custom silicon — the RP1. This is a southbridge chip, meaning that it handles I/O functions and replaces some the functions that were previously handled by the main system on a chip. It also replaces most of the analog components of the main SoC: GPIO and associated low-speed peripherals, Ethernet MAC, MIPI CSI/DSI, analog TV.
Raspberry Pi 5 is coming coming in October 2023. At just $60 or $90 MSRP, the 4 and 8GB models are a mere $5 more than the same memory capacity SKUs of the Raspberry Pi 4. Upton said 100,000 units should be available at launch – scheduled by the end of October. The Raspberry Pi 5 will remain in production until 2035.
You will need the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS, Bookworm, for your Raspberry Pi 5. Bookworm will launch in mid-October.
Raspberry Pi 5 won’t fit the Raspberry Pi 4 Case. Raspberry Pi 5 is faster and more powerful than prior-generation Raspberry Pis, and like most general-purpose computers, it will perform best with active cooling in a Pi 5 case designed specifically for it. For powering this new computer, a high-quality 5V 5A USB-C power supply is needed (such as the new Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply).
However, there is some bad news to stir into the pot. The audio and composite jack has been ditched. According to Pi supremo, Eben Upton, this was due to space constraints on the board. As for what users requiring composite functionality should do, Upton told us: “For composite video, you can see there is a pair of 0.1″ pads on the bottom edge.” “There’s isn’t a recommended solution for audio, other than to use either a USB audio device or HAT.”
Introducing Raspberry Pi 5 video:
The Raspberry Pi 4 is not going anywhere and will still remain in production for a while.
More information:
Raspberry Pi 5
https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/
Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5!
https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/introducing-raspberry-pi-5/
Raspberry Pi 5 Review: A New Standard for Makers
The first new flagship Pi in four years was worth the wait.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5
Raspberry Pi 5 revealed, and it should satisfy your need for speed
No longer super-cheap, but boasts better graphics and swifter storage
https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/28/raspberry_pi_5_revealed/
The Raspberry Pi 5 uses the company’s own chip designs
It will be available in October for at least $60.
https://www.engadget.com/the-raspberry-pi-5-uses-the-companys-own-chip-designs-061316561.html
Raspberry Pi 5 Benchmarks: Significantly Better Performance, Improved I/O
https://www.phoronix.com/review/raspberry-pi-5-benchmarks
The Raspberry Pi 5 is finally here
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/28/23889238/raspberry-pi-5-specs-availability-pricing
The Raspberry Pi 5 is here and looks yummier than ever
It’s the first full-size Raspberry Pi with custom silicon
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/27/raspberry-pi-5/
Video links:
The Raspberry Pi 5 Is Here! Hands On With The Fastest Pi Ever!
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Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
Waveshare Shrinks Its Raspberry Pi 5 Power-over-Ethernet HAT, Boasts Official Case Compatibility
A new, more compact L-shaped board leaves room for an official Raspberry Pi 5 Case cooling fan to do its thing.
https://www.hackster.io/news/waveshare-shrinks-its-raspberry-pi-5-power-over-ethernet-hat-boasts-official-case-compatibility-f098a82d4ed5
Tomi Engdahl says:
A NEW RASPBERRY 5 DSI CABLE MAKES USING SCREENS EASIER
https://hackaday.com/2024/07/10/a-new-raspberry-5-dsi-cable-makes-using-screens-easier/
The root cause is that the DSI cable used on the Raspberry Pi 5 has changed relative to earlier boards. This means that if you use the Pi 5 with many existing screens and DSI cables, you’ll find your flat ribbon cable gets an ugly twist in it. This can be particularly problematic when using the cables in tight cases, where they may end up folded, crushed, or damaged.
https://gitlab.com/rastersoft/rpi5-screen-cable
Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
Tiny $10 Raspberry Pi 5 PCie board brings low-cost, high-speed storage – the end of micro SD is nigh
News
By Les Pounder published July 8, 2024
PCIe speed, micro SD prices.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/tiny-dollar10-raspberry-pi-5-pcie-board-brings-low-cost-high-speed-storage-the-end-of-micro-sd-is-nigh
Tomi Engdahl says:
Raspberry Pi 5 Vs Pi 4: How Do They Compare, And Which Is Best For Your Next Project?
Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1615112/raspberry-pi-5-vs-pi-4-difference-explained/
Tomi Engdahl says:
52Pi Launches Its U2500 HAT, Adding M.2 Storage and Two 2.5-gig-Ethernet Ports to Any Raspberry Pi 5
The single-port “Product W01″ design has been revisited, doubling up on 2.5-gigabit-Ethernet connectivity while retaining an M.2 slot.
https://www.hackster.io/news/52pi-launches-its-u2500-hat-adding-m-2-storage-and-two-2-5-gig-ethernet-ports-to-any-raspberry-pi-5-f07659280913
Tomi Engdahl says:
Raspberry Pi 5 vs Intel N100 PC – Which Is Right For You? #PiDay @Raspberry_Pi
https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/07/05/raspberry-pi-5-vs-intel-n100-pc-which-is-right-for-you-piday-raspberry_pi/
People have commented to Michael Klements that for the price of the Raspberry Pi 5, one should just get an Intel N100 based mini PC instead. Most cite better video encoding and decoding performance, better OS support, more memory & storage options, and additional PCIe lanes as advantages over the Pi 5.
Michael compares the two to see whether an N100 Mini PC is a better option and what the limitations of each of them are.
For a long time, Raspberry Pi’s were substantially cheaper than any newly available Intel hardware, but Pi’s have since crept up in price and this series of processors are now cheap and efficient enough to close that gap to the point whether they’re becoming quite comparable.
If you plan on using the computer for automation or robotics with a reliance on the GPIO pins then the Pi 5 is the better option, but for experimenting with home server projects, running anything reliant on a GPU, or getting started with Docker or Kubernetes then the N100 mini PC is a great alternative.
I think Raspberry Pi have missed the mark a little with the pricing of the Pi 5. If you are just looking for a cheap computer to get into tinkering with electronics projects then you’re probably better off going for a base version of the Pi 4. This still has plenty of CPU power to run projects locally and you’ll have access to a similar set of IO to the Pi 5 but without the additional cost.
Tomi Engdahl says:
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North Pi -kotelo on Rasperry Pi 5 -minitietokoneelle omistettu minikotelo Fractal Designin omalla kosketuksella. 3D-tulostustiedostot ovat vapaasti ladattavissa.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Waveshare Pi5 Module BOX is a configurable mini computer kit for the Raspberry Pi 5
Waveshare Pi5 Module BOX is a multi-functional mini-computer kit designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. The housing of this kit is made from aluminum alloy and Waveshare lists three variants of this kit, the first one is the Pi5 Module BOX-A (PCIe to Gigabit Ethernet), Pi5 Module BOX-B (PCIe to 4-ch USB3.2 Gen1), and Pi5 Module BOX-C (PCIe to M.2 interface).
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/07/21/waveshare-pi5-module-box-is-a-configurable-mini-computer-kit-for-the-raspberry-pi-5/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.slashgear.com/1625579/raspberry-pi-vs-mini-pc/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/07/radxa-x4-cheap-intel-n100-raspberry-pi-alternative
Powered by an Intel N100 CPU with Intel UHD graphics, the Radxa X4 delivers better performance in CPU and GPU tasks than a Raspberry Pi 5, at a similar price point. It won’t match ARM-based devices in power consumption, and will run a bit hotter under load too.
Tomi Engdahl says:
The Raspberry Pi gets a serious competitor as Particle unveils its 5G-capable SBC
https://www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-serious-competitor-particle-tachyon-5g-capable-sbc/
Key Takeaways
Particle’s Tachyon SBC is a powerhouse with 5G, AI, and numerous features packed onto a credit card-sized board.
CEO Zach Supalla aims to democratize bleeding-edge technology for engineers and innovators with the Tachyon.
Back the Tachyon on Kickstarter for $149 to support Particle’s track record of successful projects and cutting-edge technology.
With people doing so many innovative things with Raspberry Pis, it’s easy to think it’s the only SBC out there. However, ignoring the competition can be a seriously bad move, as manufacturers are creating some seriously cool boards that can do things a Pi can’t. Such is the case with Particle’s Tachyon, the first 5G-powered, AI-enabled SBC that the company claims is suitable “for everyone and everything.”
Tomi Engdahl says:
Arnov Sharma’s “Raspberry Pi 1000″ Is Ready for Those Impatient for the Raspberry Pi 500′s Release
Print your own all-in-one Raspberry Pi 5-powered computer, while you wait for the official Raspberry Pi 500 to land.
https://www.hackster.io/news/arnov-sharma-s-raspberry-pi-1000-is-ready-for-those-impatient-for-the-raspberry-pi-500-s-release-48bab9d97e5b
Tomi Engdahl says:
Mini Pi5 Kali Cyberdeck
Pi5 with 500Gb NVMe drive running Kali Linux. Hosted in a 26 x 12 x 7 cm vintage enclosure
https://hackaday.io/project/197232-mini-pi5-kali-cyberdeck
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Dr Footleg’s Guide Gets Your ROS 2 Raspberry Pi 5 Project Up and Running with Zero Fuss
By building a Docker image, you can enjoy the benefits of ROS 2 support and the Raspberry Pi OS ecosystem side by side.
https://www.hackster.io/news/dr-footleg-s-guide-gets-your-ros-2-raspberry-pi-5-project-up-and-running-with-zero-fuss-cc889bdabe69?fbclid=IwY2xjawEnSDNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXjLrxbsM5_SM9TMvNnAoJ0zsd0r3Xea1RSvYvQEVbCVqIs0UsKWmJ-iZw_aem_Oys4JxOb4w8kAJgPmx5ucQ
Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
Raspberry Pi 5 Gets a Memory-Reduced Variant, New SoC Stepping — and a $10 Entry-Level Price Cut
Half the RAM and a “cost optimized” system-on-chip delivers all the features of the Raspberry Pi 5 you know and love at a $10 discount.
https://www.hackster.io/news/raspberry-pi-5-gets-a-memory-reduced-variant-new-soc-stepping-and-a-10-entry-level-price-cut-56583a2b3ec5?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwPqNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHedHQDxQjcVN-p1jtgG_dpUE_yMvPDvouWXPlGOxxUdaCySbEuL3FOLadQ_aem_ZNU0hR4lNJFKXul0A7kxGA
Tomi Engdahl says:
Though you’ll want a fully fledged 8GB Raspberry Pi if you want to try using one as an everyday desktop PC, there are plenty of Pi use cases that will benefit from this one’s additional speed and connectivity options without needing more RAM.
$50 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 comes with a lower price and a tweaked, cheaper CPU
Despite changes, 2GB Pi 5 is “functionally identical” to other iterations.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/new-2gb-raspberry-pi-5-option-knocks-the-price-down-to-50/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=null&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2WMIZ_bVKXUyaf-1gBTW9VSAgIZZe0hIqvKAJMQGUJPb5_4wmrRy7ieKo_aem_O7XN2xXEasYCmghMJClZOA
We’re many months past the worst of the Raspberry Pi shortages, and the board is finally widely available at its suggested retail price at most sites without wait times or quantity limitations. One sign that the Pi Foundation is feeling more confident about the stock situation: the launch of a new 2GB configuration of the Raspberry Pi 5, available starting today for $50. That’s $10 less than the 4GB configuration and $30 less than the 8GB version of the board.
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton writes that the 2GB version of the board includes a revised version of the Broadcom BCM2712C1 SoC that is slightly cheaper to manufacture. Upton says that the D0 stepping of the BCM2712C1 strips out some “dark silicon” built-in functionality that the Pi wasn’t using but was still taking up space on the silicon die and increasing the cost of the chip.
“From the perspective of a Raspberry Pi user, [the chip] is functionally identical to its predecessor: the same fast quad-core processor; the same multimedia capabilities; and the same PCI Express bus that has proven to be one of the most exciting features of the Raspberry Pi 5 platform,” Upton writes. “However, it is cheaper to make, and so is available to us at somewhat lower cost. And this, combined with the savings from halving the memory capacity, has allowed us to take $10 out of the cost of the finished product.”
At $50, the price tag is still north of the baseline $35 price that the Pi started at for many years. The Pi 4 had a 1GB model for $35 when it launched, and there was a $35 2GB model available for a while in 2020, but widespread shortages and supply chain issues led to a “temporary” price increase in late 2021 that is, as of this writing, still in place. At least the 2GB Pi 5 is only $5 more expensive than the 2GB version of the Pi 4, which is still in stock for $45 at many retailers.
Though you’ll want a fully fledged 8GB Raspberry Pi if you want to try using one as an everyday desktop PC, there are plenty of Pi use cases that will benefit from its additional speed and connectivity options without needing more RAM. Retro emulation boxes aren’t necessarily RAM-hungry but can benefit from the Pi 5′s extra CPU and GPU speed, and many types of lightweight server apps (Wireguard, Homebridge, Pi-hole, to name a few) can benefit from the faster Wi-Fi and Ethernet and improved support for more reliable NVMe storage.
All that said, for just $10 more, we’d still probably point most people to the more flexible and future-proof 4GB version.
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/2gb-raspberry-pi-5s-new-chip-also-cuts-power-use-by-up-to-30-testing-shows/