The Raspberry Pi 5 Model B – 2GB is a compact single-board computer designed for desktop computing, embedded systems, development, networking, automation and advanced electronics projects.
At its core is the Broadcom BCM2712, featuring a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU running at up to 2.4GHz. Raspberry Pi reports a 2–3× increase in CPU performance compared with Raspberry Pi 4, while the VideoCore VII GPU provides a substantial graphics-performance improvement.
The 2GB variant uses LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM and includes a high-speed microSD card interface for operating-system and data storage. The board supports Raspberry Pi OS and other compatible Linux-based software environments.
For connectivity, Raspberry Pi 5 provides dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0/BLE and Gigabit Ethernet. It also includes two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two 4-lane MIPI camera/display interfaces and a PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for compatible high-speed peripherals.
The RP1 I/O controller is a major part of the Raspberry Pi 5 architecture, handling much of the board’s external I/O and enabling higher peripheral bandwidth. The board also includes a standard 40-pin GPIO header, making it suitable for electronics, sensor, automation and embedded-computing projects.
With its combination of CPU performance, GPU capability, networking, camera interfaces, GPIO and Linux support, Raspberry Pi 5 can be used for applications such as computer vision, local servers, IoT gateways, automation, robotics computing and software development. Actual application performance depends on the operating system, software, models, peripherals and workload.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Single Board Computer (SBC) |
| Model | Raspberry Pi 5 Model B – 2GB |
| Application Processor | Broadcom BCM2712 |
| CPU | Quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 |
| CPU Clock | Up to 2.4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512KB per CPU core |
| L3 Cache | 2MB shared |
| GPU | VideoCore VII |
| GPU Clock | 800 MHz |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM |
| Display Output | Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display support |
| Video Decode | 4Kp60 HEVC hardware decoding |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0 + 2 × USB 2.0 |
| USB 3.0 Speed | Up to 5Gbps per port capability |
| Storage | microSD card slot with SDR104 support |
| Camera / Display Interface | 2 × 4-lane MIPI transceivers |
| PCIe | PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| GPIO | Standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header |
| Power Input | 5V/5A DC via USB-C |
| Power Delivery | USB Power Delivery support |
| Real-Time Clock | RTC support with external battery |
| Power Button | Onboard power button |
| Ethernet PoE | PoE+ support with separate PoE+ HAT |
| Operating System | Raspberry Pi OS and compatible operating systems |
| Board Type | Raspberry Pi standard single-board computer |
| Quantity | 1 board |
Technical Specification Pointer
Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz, 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 RAM, VideoCore VII GPU, dual 4Kp60 display support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0/BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe 2.0 x1 and 40-pin GPIO.
Key Features
- Original Raspberry Pi 5 Model B with 2GB RAM
- Quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor
- CPU frequency up to 2.4GHz
- 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
- VideoCore VII GPU
- Dual 4Kp60 display support
- 4Kp60 HEVC hardware video decoding
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 2 × USB 3.0 and 2 × USB 2.0
- PCIe 2.0 x1 interface
- Dual 4-lane MIPI camera/display interfaces
- Standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header
- Onboard power button
- Real-time clock support
- Suitable for Raspberry Pi OS and compatible Linux environments
Recommended Applications
- Linux desktop computing
- Embedded computing
- IoT gateways
- Local web servers
- Network applications
- Computer vision projects
- Camera-based projects
- Robotics computing
- Home automation
- Industrial and laboratory prototyping
- Data processing and logging
- Edge-computing applications
- Software and Python development
Educational Applications
- Linux and operating-system learning
- Python programming
- Computer networking
- IoT development
- Computer vision fundamentals
- GPIO and electronics interfacing
- Embedded Linux
- Database and web-server projects
- Camera and multimedia projects
- AI/ML experimentation
- Robotics software development
- Programming and system administration
Project Possibilities
- Local IoT server
- Smart-home controller
- Network-connected sensor gateway
- Computer vision prototype
- Camera monitoring system
- AI/ML experimentation platform
- Home automation controller
- Robotics computing unit
- Local web application server
- Data-logging station
- Digital signage system
- Network and software development projects
Compatibility Notes
The Raspberry Pi 5 uses the standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO header and supports a wide range of compatible HATs, sensors, displays and peripherals.
The PCIe 2.0 x1 interface can be used with compatible expansion hardware such as an M.2 HAT or other suitable adapter for high-speed peripherals.
The Raspberry Pi 5 requires an appropriate 5V USB-C power supply. Raspberry Pi specifies 5V/5A DC power with Power Delivery support for the board.
External peripherals may require their own power supplies or additional interface hardware.
What’s Included
- 1 × Raspberry Pi 5 Model B – 2GB RAM
Important Notes
- This is a single-board computer, not a conventional microcontroller board.
- Operating system and storage are not included unless specifically stated in the package.
- A microSD card is required for the conventional Raspberry Pi OS boot/storage setup.
- Power supply, case, cooling system, display, keyboard, mouse and other peripherals are not included unless specifically stated.
- An appropriate 5V USB-C power supply is required for operation.
- PCIe/NVMe storage requires compatible additional hardware such as an M.2 HAT or adapter.
- PoE+ operation requires a separate compatible PoE+ HAT.
- AI, computer vision and other advanced workloads depend on the software, models, cooling, storage and connected peripherals used.
Product Summary
The Raspberry Pi 5 Model B – 2GB is a versatile Linux-based single-board computer built around the Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor. With 2GB LPDDR4X memory, VideoCore VII graphics, dual 4Kp60 display support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe 2.0 and a 40-pin GPIO header, it provides a capable platform for computing, embedded systems, IoT, computer vision, automation, robotics and STEM development.
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