Product Overview
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB RAM is a powerful yet cost-efficient entry-level solution based on the latest Raspberry Pi generation. It is well suited for structured development environments, technical education, and compact embedded and control applications. The modern architecture delivers significantly improved performance and provides a stable, future-proof platform within the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.
Technical Specifications
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Processor: 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.4 GHz
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Graphics: VideoCore VII GPU, dual-display support up to 4Kp60 via micro-HDMI
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Memory: 2GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
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Networking: Gigabit Ethernet
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Wireless: Dual-band WLAN 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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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, backwards compatible
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Power Supply: USB-C, 5V / 5A (recommended)
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PoE: Supported via optional PoE+ HAT
Scope of Delivery
- 1 × Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB RAM
Notes
Operation requires a microSD card with an operating system, a suitable USB-C power supply, and optional peripherals such as a case, cooling solution, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The Raspberry Pi 5 is compatible with the official Raspberry Pi OS as well as common Linux distributions.
Applications
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 2GB RAM is suitable for professional use cases with moderate memory requirements, including industrial control and automation systems, embedded system prototyping and development, edge computing applications, technical education environments, as well as testing and validation tasks in research and development.
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.
