Raspberry PI 5 2GB 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76, Wi-Fi 5, PCIe

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB Single-Board Computer, 2.4GHz Cortex-A76, Wi-Fi 5, PCIe

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB is a compact single-board computer featuring 2GB of LPDDR4X memory, a quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76 processor and a VideoCore VII GPU. It is suitable for learning, programming, electronics and automation projects, multimedia applications, lightweight server workloads and compact Linux computer systems. Raspberry Pi 5 provides Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, four USB ports, dual 4Kp60 display output, PCIe, two MIPI camera/display interfaces and the standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header.

Key specifications:
2GB LPDDR4X-4267 • 4 × Cortex-A76 2.4GHz • VideoCore VII • 2 × 4Kp60 • Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0 • Gigabit Ethernet • PCIe 2.0 x1

Key advantages

• Quad-core 2.4GHz Arm Cortex-A76 processor – the 64-bit BCM2712 processor provides the performance required for Linux desktop use, programming, server services, automation and a wide range of DIY applications.
• 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM – a cost-effective Raspberry Pi 5 configuration for applications that do not require large amounts of system memory, including lightweight desktop, headless server and embedded workloads.
• VideoCore VII GPU – supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.3 for hardware-accelerated modern graphics applications.
• Dual 4Kp60 display output – two micro-HDMI connectors can drive up to two displays simultaneously, with support for up to 4K at 60Hz and HDR.
• Hardware 4Kp60 HEVC decoding – reduces CPU workload when playing compatible high-resolution HEVC video.
• RP1 I/O controller – Raspberry Pi's in-house I/O controller handles key external interfaces and delivers increased I/O capabilities for the Raspberry Pi 5 platform.
• PCIe 2.0 x1 interface – enables high-speed peripherals; an NVMe SSD can be connected using a separately available M.2 HAT or another suitable adapter.
• Flexible MIPI interfaces – two four-lane MIPI connectors can each operate as a camera or display interface, allowing two cameras, two displays, or one of each.
• Integrated wireless connectivity – dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE support network, IoT, home automation and wireless peripheral applications.
• RTC and power button – the integrated real-time clock can be backed by an external battery, while the physical power button improves everyday operation.

Applications

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB is suitable for:

• learning programming and Linux;
• electronics and GPIO projects;
• home automation and IoT systems;
• lightweight headless servers and network services;
• information displays and control terminals;
• camera and image-processing projects;
• multimedia and media playback systems;
• robotics and automation prototypes;
• compact dedicated Linux systems.

The 2GB version is particularly appropriate where Raspberry Pi 5 CPU and I/O performance are more important than large RAM capacity. Workloads involving many browser tabs, large software builds, virtual machines, large datasets or other memory-intensive applications may benefit from Raspberry Pi 5 versions with 4GB, 8GB or more RAM.

Compatibility and limitations

• Officially supported Raspberry Pi OS versions include Trixie and the legacy Bookworm release. Raspberry Pi OS versions older than Bookworm do not support Raspberry Pi 5.
• Operating system and data storage can use the microSD slot, which supports high-speed SDR104 mode.
• NVMe SSDs can use the PCIe interface, but a separate M.2 HAT or another suitable PCIe adapter is required.
• Raspberry Pi 5 does not fit the Raspberry Pi 4 case because of changes to component and connector placement.
• Raspberry Pi 5 uses mini 22-pin MIPI connectors for cameras and DSI displays. Standard Raspberry Pi cameras with a 15-pin connector require an appropriate Standard–Mini cable.
• PoE+ is supported through Gigabit Ethernet but requires a separately available compatible PoE+ HAT.
• A 5V / 5A USB-C power supply is recommended to provide the full power budget for USB peripherals. With a 5V / 3A supply, total USB peripheral current is limited to 600mA.
• Active cooling is recommended for sustained high workloads to reduce thermal throttling and maintain performance.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product type	Single-board computer (SBC)
Model	Raspberry Pi 5 2GB
SoC	Broadcom BCM2712
CPU architecture	64-bit Arm Cortex-A76
CPU cores	4
CPU clock	2.4GHz
CPU cache	512KB L2 per core, 2MB shared L3
CPU additional features	Cryptographic Extension
System memory	2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
GPU	VideoCore VII
Graphics APIs	OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.3
Video decoding	Hardware HEVC up to 4Kp60
Display outputs	2 × micro-HDMI
Maximum specified display output	2 × 4Kp60
HDR	Supported
Wi-Fi	Dual-band IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
PoE	PoE+; separate PoE+ HAT required
USB 3.0	2 × USB 3.0, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
USB 2.0	2 × USB 2.0
Memory card	microSD
microSD mode	SDR104 supported
MIPI	2 × 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
MIPI connector	Mini 22-pin, 0.5mm pitch
PCIe	PCIe 2.0 x1
M.2 / NVMe	Via separate M.2 HAT or compatible PCIe adapter
GPIO	Standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin header
RTC	Integrated, external battery support
Fan connector	4-pin JST-SH with PWM control
Debug interface	Dedicated UART debug connector
Power connector	USB-C
Recommended power input	5V / 5A DC with USB Power Delivery
Recommended official PSU	Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply
Maximum USB peripheral current with 5A supply	1.6A total
USB peripheral limit with 3A supply	600mA total
Operating temperature	0…+70°C
MTBF, Ground Benign	93,800 h
Board dimensions	Approx. 85 × 56mm
Production lifetime	At least until January 2036

Construction and controls

Raspberry Pi 5 retains the standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header while adding dedicated PCIe, RTC battery, UART debug and managed fan connectors. Its two MIPI interfaces are interchangeable, with either connector usable for a compatible camera or display.

A physical power button is fitted directly to the board. The four-pin JST-SH fan connector supports PWM speed control and tachometer feedback, allowing compatible Raspberry Pi 5 cooling fans to be automatically managed according to processor temperature.

Important operating and safety notes

• A high-quality 5V / 5A USB-C power supply is recommended for reliable operation, particularly when powering USB SSDs, hard drives or other high-current peripherals.
• Raspberry Pi 5 can operate from a suitable 5V / 3A supply, but the available USB peripheral power budget is reduced.
• Sustained heavy CPU workloads without sufficient cooling may result in thermal throttling. Active cooling is not mandatory for every application but is recommended for prolonged high workloads.
• Disconnect power before connecting or disconnecting internal MIPI, GPIO, PCIe or similar board-level cables.
• Use a case specifically designed for Raspberry Pi 5 or confirmed compatible with it; Raspberry Pi 4 cases do not fit.

Package contents

• 1 × Raspberry Pi 5 2GB single-board computer