The Differences Between Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5

The beloved player in the world of technology, Raspberry Pi, has introduced its new model, Raspberry Pi 5! This latest generation computer is equipped with significant improvements and innovative features compared to previous models. In this article, we will take a close look at the technical specifications of the Raspberry Pi 5 and explore why this compact device has caught everyone's attention.

Processor:

Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU.
Cryptographic Extension, 512KB L2 cache per core, and 2MB shared L3 cache.

Graphics:

VideoCore VII GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2.
Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output with HDR support.
4Kp60 HEVC decoder for high-quality video decoding.

Memory:

LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, available in 4GB and 8GB SKUs at launch.

Connectivity:

Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for high-speed wireless connection.
Bluetooth 5.0/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for efficient wireless communication.
PoE+ supported Gigabit Ethernet for various wired connections (requires a separate PoE+ HAT).
2 × USB 3.0 ports supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation.
2 × USB 2.0 ports for additional peripheral connections.
MicroSD card slot supporting high-speed SDR104 mode for expandable storage.

Camera and Display:

2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceiver for advanced camera and display features.

Expansion and Peripherals:

PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires a separate M.2 HAT or another adapter).
Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header for extensive GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) capabilities.

Power and Convenience:

5V/5A DC power via USB-C for reliable and efficient power delivery, with Power Delivery support.
Real-Time Clock (RTC) powered by an external battery for timekeeping.
Power button for easy control.

FEATURES	RASPBERRY PI 4B	RASPBERRY PI 5
CPU	Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit, 1.8GHz	Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76, 2.4GHz
GPU	500MHz VideoCore VI GPU	800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
MULTIMEDIA	H.264(AVC)	H.265(HEVC)
MEMORY	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
WIFI	Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi	Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi
BLUETOOTH	Bluetooth 5.0, BLE	Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
USB	1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Micro-SD card slot	1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Micro-SD card slot + PCIe lane for NVME M.2 SSD
STORAGE	MicroSD card slot	MicroSD card slot + PCIe lane for NVME M.2 SSD
NETWORK	Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 / BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, POE via POE+ Hat	Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 / BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, POE via POE+ Hat
POWER CONSUMPTION	Maximum 7.5W	Maximum 15W (requires new power supply)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE	Lower temperature, passive cooling option	Higher temperature, fan requirement
CAMERA/DISPLAY PORTS	1 DSI display port, 1 CSI camera port	2 4-lane MIPI ports for both cameras and displays (New cables required)
AUDIO OUTPUT	HDMI, USB, or analog audio jack	HDMI or USB only
PORTS	2 micro HDMI, 1 MIPI DSI display port, 1 MIPI CSI camera port, 4-pin stereo audio, composite video	2 micro HDMI (supports up to 4Kp60), HDR compatible, 2 MIPI camera/display transceiver, 1 PCIe 2.0 interface, 1 battery connection (for real-time clock), 1 UART port
INPUT POWER	5V DC power via USB-C (minimum 3A), 5V DC power via GPIO (minimum 3A), Power over Ethernet (POE) via separate POE+ HAT	5V/5A DC power via USB-C, power via GPIO, 5V DC power via POE (requires separate POE+ HAT)
GPIO	Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header	Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header