Raspberry Pi 5 Model 4GB RAM

Key Specifications

Based on the official product brief and Indian reseller sources:

• Processor (SoC): Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz
• GPU: VideoCore VII (supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2)
• RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
• Storage Slot: microSD card slot, supports high-speed SDR104 mode
• Connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
  • Gigabit Ethernet
• USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0 + 2 × USB 2.0
• Video Output: 2 × Micro HDMI, supports dual 4Kp60 output
• Other Interfaces:
  • 2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display connectors
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 lane (for high-speed peripherals / SSD)
  • 40-pin GPIO header (standard Raspberry Pi)
• Power: 5 V, 5 A via USB-C (Power Delivery)
• Extras: On-board power button, Real-Time Clock (RTC) powered by a battery connector.
• Operating Temperature: –10°C to +60°C (typical for some resellers)
• Dimensions: ~85 mm × 56 mm, weight ~105 g
• Production Lifetime: According to Raspberry Pi’s product brief, Pi 5 is planned to be in production at least until January 2036.

Performance & Use-Cases

Strengths:

• Much more powerful than previous Pi models in terms of CPU, making it better for compute-heavy tasks.
• Dual 4K displays support — great for media setups, digital signage, or a mini desktop.
• PCIe support: you can connect an M.2 SSD (with proper adapter) for fast storage.
• Good I/O: 2× USB 3.0, fast ethernet — useful for NAS, servers, or data-heavy tasks.
• Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) built in.
• On-board RTC + power button: makes it more practical for embedded or always-on applications.

Possible Use-Cases:

• Home server / NAS: with PCIe SSD + good I/O + network.
• Desktop replacement: Lightweight productivity, web browsing, coding.
• Media center: Due to dual HDMI and good GPU.
• Robotics / IoT hub: Use GPIO + Wi-Fi + compute.
• AI / ML at edge: With decent performance, though for heavy AI you may need more RAM or a co-processor.

Things to Watch Out For / Limitations

• While 4 GB is good, extremely memory-heavy tasks (large databases, big model inference) might push it.
• For PCIe, you’ll need a separate adapter or HAT — that’s an extra cost.
• Power supply: needs a good 5V 5A USB-C supply (especially under load).
• Cooling: under sustained load, the CPU may heat up; a heatsink or small fan is recommended.
• microSD Slot: for best performance, use a high-quality, high-speed microSD card.