Raspberry Pi 5: Affordable High-Performance Computing Now More Accessible
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has unveiled the Raspberry Pi 5 with 1GB RAM, priced at an affordable $45. This new model maintains the powerful features of its predecessors, including a quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76 processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a PCI Express port for expanded storage and peripherals.
Key Specifications:
– Processor: Quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76
– RAM: 1GB
– Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
– Expansion: PCI Express port for storage and peripherals
– Price: $45
This release aims to make high-performance computing more accessible to a broader audience, including educators, hobbyists, and developers. The Raspberry Pi 5’s robust capabilities support a wide range of applications, from educational projects and IoT developments to lightweight server deployments.
In response to rising LPDDR4 memory costs, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has adjusted pricing for certain models. The 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 now costs $55, the 4GB model is priced at $70, the 8GB variant at $95, and the 16GB version at $145. These adjustments reflect the foundation’s commitment to balancing affordability with sustainability.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation remains dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-performance computing solutions. The introduction of the 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 offers an affordable entry point into the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, combining modern processing power with essential connectivity features.
