New Raspberry Pi 5 Offers Upgrades for Makers and Tinkerers

The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest model in the popular line of small, affordable computers from Raspberry Pi. It features upgraded specs like a 64-bit quad-core Arm processor.
The Raspberry Pi 5 has improvements like PCIe and PoE support, dual 4K display output, faster networking and microSD.
It starts at $60 for the 4GB RAM model, making it more expensive than the Raspberry Pi 4. The 8GB version is $80.
For the first time, the Raspberry Pi 5 uses a custom RP1 chip to handle I/O instead of relying on third-party components.
Raspberry Pi aims to produce 1 million Pi 5 units before Christmas, while still sustaining production of other models like the Pi 4.

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9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi Launches Faster, More Powerful Pi 5 Computer with Custom Chip and New Capabilities

The Raspberry Pi 5, set to launch in October, is the company's first major release in four years and is expected to be 2-3 times more powerful than its predecessor, with new features such as PCIe 2.0, M.2 SSD HATs, an updated POE+ HAT, and a real-time clock, making it ideal for emulation and multimedia applications.

9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi 5 Offers Major Upgrades, Available for Preorder Prioritizing Individuals

The Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer is available for preorder for individual buyers and will be prioritized for them until the end of the year, offering improved performance, increased data capabilities, and storage options with the new RP1 chip.

9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade with Faster Pi 5 Model, Dual 4K Support for Just $60

The Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with a faster processor, upgraded GPU, and improved memory configurations, and it is now available for pre-order starting at $60.

9/29/2023

New Raspberry Pi 5 Packs 4x Performance Boost Over Pi 4, Pre-Orders Open Now Starting at $60

The Raspberry Pi 5, powered by a Boardcom BCM2712 chipset, is now available for pre-order and offers significant performance improvements over its predecessor, although it falls short of the Orange Pi 5 in certain benchmarks.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 5:44:35 AM

New Raspberry Pi 5 Offers Upgrades for Makers and Tinkerers

The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest model in the popular line of small, affordable computers from Raspberry Pi. It features upgraded specs like a 64-bit quad-core Arm processor.
The Raspberry Pi 5 has improvements like PCIe and PoE support, dual 4K display output, faster networking and microSD.
It starts at $60 for the 4GB RAM model, making it more expensive than the Raspberry Pi 4. The 8GB version is $80.
For the first time, the Raspberry Pi 5 uses a custom RP1 chip to handle I/O instead of relying on third-party components.
Raspberry Pi aims to produce 1 million Pi 5 units before Christmas, while still sustaining production of other models like the Pi 4.

techcrunch.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi Launches Faster, More Powerful Pi 5 Computer with Custom Chip and New Capabilities

9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi 5 Offers Major Upgrades, Available for Preorder Prioritizing Individuals

9/28/2023

Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade with Faster Pi 5 Model, Dual 4K Support for Just $60

The Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with a faster processor, upgraded GPU, and improved memory configurations, and it is now available for pre-order starting at $60.

9/29/2023

New Raspberry Pi 5 Packs 4x Performance Boost Over Pi 4, Pre-Orders Open Now Starting at $60