Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB single board 2.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A76
An 8 GB single-board computer with a 2.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 processor, VideoCore VII graphics supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2, dual USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ capability.
- 8 GB RAM powers demanding coding projects
- 4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 delivers responsive desktop performance
- VideoCore VII GPU with Vulkan 1.2 accelerates graphics workloads
- Dual USB 3.0 ports enable simultaneous 5 Gbps data transfers
- UK-sourced materials reflect Raspberry Pi 5 2023 design quality
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB single-board computer
The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB is a credit-card-sized single-board computer built around a Broadcom BCM2711 processor with four Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4GHz. It targets hobbyists, students and engineers who need a compact platform for coding, casual computing and lightweight engineering tasks. The board ships without an operating system or internal storage.
Sustained thermal behaviour under load
The VideoCore VII GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2 for graphics workloads. Because the board has no active cooling, prolonged heavy compute or graphics tasks will cause the SoC to throttle once its thermal limit is reached. Performance therefore settles at a lower steady state rather than maintaining the peak 2.4GHz frequency indefinitely.
Practical limits of the USB 3.0
Two USB 3.0 ports share a single 5Gbps upstream lane, so simultaneous high-speed transfers contend for that bandwidth. The microSD slot operates in SDR104 mode, capping storage throughput well below the USB 3.0 ceiling. Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ support requires a separate PoE+ HAT to function.
Highlights
- 8 GB RAM powers demanding coding projects
- 4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A76 delivers responsive desktop performance
- VideoCore VII GPU with Vulkan 1.2 accelerates graphics workloads
- Dual USB 3.0 ports enable simultaneous 5 Gbps data transfers
- UK-sourced materials reflect Raspberry Pi 5 2023 design quality
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB run hot or draw much power when it is left on continuously?
The board uses a Broadcom BCM2711 processor clocked at 2.4GHz with integrated VideoCore VII graphics, so sustained loads will generate noticeable heat and a heatsink or active cooler is recommended for all-day operation.
What extra parts do I need to start using this single-board computer?
You must supply a microSD card for the operating system and storage, a 5 V USB-C power supply rated for at least 5 A, and your own display, keyboard and mouse because none are included.
Will my existing USB 2.0 peripherals work with the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB?
Yes, the board provides both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, so older USB 2.0 devices connect and function normally alongside newer USB 3.0 hardware.
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