Product Overview
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB RAM is the highest-memory and most capable variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 series. It is designed for professional applications with extremely high memory requirements and is particularly well suited for data-intensive Linux workloads, virtualisation, containerisation, and advanced embedded or edge computing scenarios.
Technical Specifications
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Processor: Broadcom BCM2712, quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 (64-bit) up to 2.4 GHz
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Graphics: VideoCore VII GPU
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Memory: 16 GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
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Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
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Wireless: Dual-band WLAN 802.11ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
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USB Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0
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Video Outputs: 2 × micro-HDMI (up to 4Kp60)
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Storage: microSD card slot, PCIe Gen2 x1 (via FFC connector)
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Camera / Display: 2 × MIPI CSI/DSI combo connectors (4-lane)
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GPIO: 40-pin GPIO header
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Power Supply: USB-C, 5V (up to 5A / 27W recommended)
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PoE: Supported via optional PoE+ HAT
Scope of Delivery
- 1 × Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB RAM
Notes
Operation requires a microSD card with an operating system and a high-power USB-C supply. Optional peripherals such as a case, active cooling solution, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are not included. Active cooling or a suitable thermal enclosure is strongly recommended for sustained high-load operation.
Applications
Suitable for professional embedded systems, edge computing, virtualisation and container platforms, industrial control and automation, high-performance Linux desktop environments, data-intensive development and test platforms, and long-term deployments with extreme memory and performance demands.
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Raspberry Pi Ltd.
Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road 194
Cambridge, Vereinigtes Königreich, CB4 0AB
compliance@raspberrypi.com
https://www.raspberrypi.com
Responsible person:
Raspberry Pi Ireland Limited
Dublin Landings 3
North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Irland, D01 C4E0
compliance@raspberrypi.com
https://www.raspberrypi.com
Industry & Lifecycle Information
Lifecycle Status
Product status: Active
Market launch: September 2023
Product Change Notices (PCN)
Active PCNs: PCN 46 – Alternative sources of RAM (5 February 2026)
Last known PCN: PCN 46 – Alternative sources of RAM
Functional impact: None – no mechanical, electrical or functional changes; supported from firmware dated 9 January 2026
End-of-Life (EOL)
EOL notice published: Yes
Last Time Buy (LTB): still open
Last Shipment Date (LSD): planned until at least January 2036
Current assessment: Active product with announced EOL date January 2036
The Raspberry Pi 5 delivers a new level of performance for embedded, IoT and industrial applications. Thanks to significantly improved CPU, GPU and I/O performance, the system is particularly suitable for demanding edge computing and automation projects. Success stories provide insights into real-world applications and serve as inspiration for modern high-performance designs.
Support and Information Channels
Official documentation
Central technical reference including datasheets, design guides and product documentation.
Raspberry Pi Forum for Industries
Platform for technical discussions, known limitations and industrial application examples.
Datasheet
Technical detailed description of the Raspberry Pi 5.
Responsibility
The information in this document is based on the currently available data from the manufacturer Raspberry Pi. Regular review of lifecycle information is recommended, especially for series production projects.
