> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wow! Raspberry Pi 5 Already Sounds Like a Tinkerer's Favorite! 🤩 - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/raspberry-pi-5/ - Published: 2023-09-29T10:52:20.000Z - Updated: 2024-08-09T10:43:35.000Z - Description: Tinkerers! Raspberry Pi 5 is here to make your interesting ideas come to life! - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Raspberry Pi, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 The Single-board computers (SBC) space is livening up again thanks to the launch of a new offering by Raspberry Pi. Called the '**Raspberry Pi 5'**, it is an evolution over its very popular predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4, which was launched back in 2019. So, let's see what it has to offer and when/where you can get it from. ## 🆕 What's New in Raspberry Pi 5? The **Raspberry Pi 5 is a sufficiently powerful successor** that has a completely redesigned platform, featuring **in-house designed silicon** developed in the UK. In comparison to the Raspberry Pi 4, the **Raspberry Pi 5 is over twice as powerful** thanks to the improvements in hardware and software.They also added that: > Compared to Raspberry Pi 4, we have between two and three times the CPU and GPU performance; roughly twice the memory and I/O bandwidth; and for the first time we have Raspberry Pi silicon on a flagship Raspberry Pi device. Even the form factor doesn't see much of a change**,** with the Raspberry Pi 5 **retaining the** **credit-card sized footprint**, with changes mostly to the placement of ports. To further complement the release of this SBC, the Raspberry Pi team has been busy readying up **a new release of Raspberry Pi OS**. It is **based on the** [**Debian 12 'Bookworm'**](https://itsfoss.com/debian-12-release/) **release**, so you can expect loads of improvements. The updated OS is set to launch in **mid-October 2023**, with a transition to the [Wayfire](https://wayfire.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) Wayland compositor system, **doing away with X11**. [![Follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/Follow-us-on-Google-News.png)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMInpoAswofO4Aw?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 📝 Raspberry Pi 5: Key Specifications ![a photo of the raspberry pi 5 computer](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/R_Pi5_1.jpg) So, you are maybe wondering; what hardware the Raspberry Pi 5 is packing? Well, for starters, the Raspberry Pi 5 is **powered by a new 16 nm application processor from Broadcom** called '**BCM2712**'. It features **a** **quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor** running at a nominal **2.4 GHz**, with **512 KB per-core L2 caches** and a **2 MB shared L3 cache**. All of that is complemented by a new GPU in the form of Broadcom's **VideoCore VII**, with **completely open-source Mesa drivers**. Then there's the new **'RP1' I/O controller** that **handles various I/O ports** such as the **USB 2.0/3.0**, **Gigabit Ethernet**, **MIPI transceivers**, and the **usual GPIO ports**. 📋 The project RP1 was in progress since 2016, and the venture cost them $15 million. 🤯 And finally, we have the new **'DA9091' power-management IC** by [Renesas](https://www.renesas.com/us/en?ref=itsfoss.com) that **handles power distribution** around the board with **eight separate switch-mode power supplies** to generate different voltages according to the Raspberry Pi 5's needs. Other than that, here are some of the other notable highlights: - Dedicated Power Button - Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi - 4 GB/8 GB Memory Variants - 2x 4Kp60 HDMI Display Output - 2x 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers - Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Raspberry Pi 5 sounds like something that should enable you to build cool projects, potentially better than existing [Raspberry Pi projects](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-projects/). ## Raspberry Pi 5 Accessories 🦾 ![a photo of the official raspberry pi case accessory](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/R_Pi5_2.jpg) Official Raspberry Pi 5 Case Accessory As is tradition, the Raspberry 5 has launched with various official accessories. Take for example **the case, which has an integrated fan**, tuned for low noise, and extended usages. Then there's another cooling accessory in the form of an '**active cooler**', that features an aluminum heat sink with a fan that can be directly mounted on to the board. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Best Accessories to Supercharge Your Raspberry PiHere are the best Raspberry Pi accessories that you need to get started with it and take it to the next level!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSPratham Patel![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/raspberry-pi-accessories.png)](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-accessories/) Owing to the **increased peak power requirements**, they are also offering **a 27 W USB-C power supply** for tinkerers to push their Raspberry Pi 5 to the limits. There are a few more [Raspberry Pi accessories](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-accessories/) available that I didn't mention here, like display cables, m.2 hat, and more. I'm sure there could be more in the near future. I highly suggest you go through the official [announcement blog](https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/introducing-raspberry-pi-5/?ref=itsfoss.com) to get into the finer details of this interesting SBC. ### 💰 Pricing and Availability The Raspberry Pi 5 is being offered in **two variants**, and prices start at **$60 for the 4 GB**, and **$80 for the 8 GB variant**. It is **up for pre-order** through various [approved resellers](https://www.raspberrypi.com/resellers/?ref=itsfoss.com), with shipping to commence by the end of October. [Raspberry Pi 5 (Approved Resellers)](https://www.raspberrypi.com/resellers/?ref=itsfoss.com) They have **limited sales to just individual buyers** until the end of this year (2023), to avoid any supply chain issues.