The Raspberry Pi 5, launched in October 2023, represents a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Pi 4. This latest model boasts several advantages, including a faster CPU, GPU, and increased RAM capacity. Additionally, it supports dual 4Kp60 HDMI output and features a custom I/O controller that enhances USB bandwidth.
Notably, the Raspberry Pi 5 is slightly smaller than the Pi 4, and it introduces a more efficient and user-friendly power connector.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two devices:
| Feature | Raspberry Pi 5 | Raspberry Pi 4 |
| CPU | 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 | 1.8GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | 800MHz VideoCore VII | VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 | 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4-3200 |
| Storage | microSD card slot | microSD card slot |
| Video output | Dual 4Kp60 HDMI | Dual 4Kp30 HDMI |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| USB ports | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac | Dual-band 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |